THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER

EIN: 233020071 501(c)(3) Youth Development

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$2,010,210
Total Expenses
$2,289,836
Total Assets
$5,250,279
Net Assets
$2,286,865
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JOHN F CLAYTON JR
Phone
2155454331
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,377,830

INTRODUCTION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER IS PHILADELPHIA'S ONLY AGENCY EXCLUSIVELY SERVING LGBTQ YOUTH. CURRENTLY, THE ATTIC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES...

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INTRODUCTION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER IS PHILADELPHIA'S ONLY AGENCY EXCLUSIVELY SERVING LGBTQ YOUTH. CURRENTLY, THE ATTIC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO LEARN, PRACTICE, AND MASTER THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL LIFE COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND HIV COUNSELING. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED IN FIVE CONCENTRATION AREAS: - CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 2) MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY SPECIALISTS IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ATTIC COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SESSIONS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. 3) THE BRYSON INSTITUTE OF THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CONSULTATION TO SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA ON THE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. ATTIC YOUTH PANELISTS ALSO LEAD TRAININGS, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS. 4) ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDES DAILY MEALS AND ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRY ITEMS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY, DAILY DROP-IN, AND ACCESS TO OTHER BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, COATS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS 1) CONNECTED 327 LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO THE ATTIC'S FULL CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. 2) OFFERED OVER 600 EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC GROUP SESSIONS INCLUDING ONES ON IDENTITY, HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TOPICS. 3) PREPARED AND SERVED 6,150 HOME-COOKED DINNERS (WITH TAKEAWAY OPTION) AND PROVIDED OVER 400 POUNDS OF NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES. 4) PROVIDED ONGOING WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 206 YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND PARTNERS. 5) PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR OVER 60 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING DEVELOPING RISK REDUCTION PLAN AND CONNECTING YOUTH TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTHCARE; HOUSING REFERRALS AND SUPPORT; AND LEGAL SERVICES. 6) HIRED A NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FURTHER BUILDING THE AGENCY'S CAPACITY. 7) PROVIDED 32 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH WITH EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORTS THROUGH THE TRANS YOUTH RESILIENCE FUND. 8) THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE BEST PRACTICES IN SERVING LGBTQ+ YOUTH. THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE TRAINED OVER 965 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS 20 TRAININGS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH DURING FY 2025.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,995,033
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $15,177
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,010,210

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,560,143
Fundraising Expenses $210,063
Program Expenses $1,377,830
Other Expenses $729,693
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,289,836

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,010,210 $2,144,723 -0.1%
Expenses $2,289,836 $2,007,743 +0.1%
Net Income $-279,626 $136,980 -3.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
24
Volunteers
60

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$123,804
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASPER LIEM EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$114,558 $9,246 $123,804
JOHN F CLAYTON JR PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE SEAWRIGHT ESQ VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BARNES SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS LISTERUD BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX DEERING BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENA PLAZA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SHABLIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA LORRETT EMERSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,010,210 $2,289,836 $5,250,279 $-279,626
2024 $2,144,723 $2,007,743 $2,605,697 $136,980
2023 $2,153,631 $1,516,725 $2,470,093 $636,906
2022 $1,480,663 $1,551,658 $1,805,418 $-70,995
2021 $1,784,297 $1,413,842 $1,905,336 $370,455
2020 $1,390,452 $1,556,469 $1,702,775 $-166,017
2019 $1,568,761 $1,469,387 $1,659,332 $99,374
2018 $1,512,412 $1,280,443 $1,589,334 $231,969
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