YOUTH FOCUS INC

EIN: 237378057 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHARLOTTE, NC

Total Revenue
$3,102,461
Total Expenses
$2,589,337
Total Assets
$2,518,710
Net Assets
$1,492,389
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
NC
Phone
3362745909
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

YOUTH FOCUS INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $513K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

"HELPING YOUTH ACHIEVE SAFETY, SECURITY AND SUCCESS." PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY; THOSE WHO ARE AT-RISK, IN CRISIS, HAVE RUNAWAY, AND/OR ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. YOUTH FOCUS PROVIDES NEEDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING SO YOUTH RECEIVE THE HELP THEY NEED TODAY SO THEY CAN HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $847,241 Revenue: $564,114

ACT TOGETHER IS AN EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SHELTER FOR MALE, FEMALE, AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17 WHO HAVE RUN AWAY, ARE EXPERIENCING A FAMILY CRISIS, ARE THE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR...

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ACT TOGETHER IS AN EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SHELTER FOR MALE, FEMALE, AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17 WHO HAVE RUN AWAY, ARE EXPERIENCING A FAMILY CRISIS, ARE THE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, OR ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FOR OTHER REASONS. THE MAXIMUM STAY IS 21 DAYS, AND REFERRALS CAN BE MADE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. 109 YOUTH SERVED.

Program 2
Expenses: $456,538 Revenue: $0

THE HEARTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED HOUSING FOR MALE, FEMALE AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH AGES 18-21 FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, ALL OF A YOUTH'S...

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THE HEARTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED HOUSING FOR MALE, FEMALE AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH AGES 18-21 FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, ALL OF A YOUTH'S LIVING EXPENSES ARE TAKEN CARE OF SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHING GOALS THAT WILL ENSURE SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE. EACH YOUTH SETS GOALS SPECIFIC TO THEIR SITUATION TO TRANSITION FROM THE PROGRAM TO STABLE HOUSING, OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR COLLEGE DEGREE, RECEIVE NEEDED VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO GAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOP PERMANENT CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS, AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, THEY GAIN LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS CONFLICT RESOLUTION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION, GOAL SETTING, AND MORE. 18 YOUTH SERVED.

Program 3
Expenses: $423,500 Revenue: $0

SAFE HAVEN PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONNECTION TO MAINSTREAM BENEFITS FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT...

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SAFE HAVEN PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONNECTION TO MAINSTREAM BENEFITS FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ON SITE AND TELEHEALTH CLINICAL SUPPORT FROM LICENSED THERAPISTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE COORDINATOR TO RUN THE OUTREACH PROGRAM CONNECTING YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY TO YOUTH FOCUS' SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,421,587
Program Service Revenue $630,196
Investment Income $75,982
Other Revenue $-25,304
TOTAL REVENUE $3,102,461

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,799,108
Fundraising Expenses $108,574
Program Expenses $2,318,063
Other Expenses $790,229
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,589,337

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,102,461 $2,496,845 +0.2%
Expenses $2,589,337 $2,388,399 +0.1%
Net Income $513,124 $108,446 +3.7%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
66
Volunteers
195

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
7
$592,090
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNITHIA GRAVES SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EOIN O'SULLIVAN FINANCE CHAIR/TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE FORD VICE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMMER FOSTER BOARD CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER KHAN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA HARRELL DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDGAR CROSS DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA GREER DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY JAMES DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Manuel Gomez CFO 1.0
Officer
$0 $33,739 $197,919
N Craig Bass CEO, AYN 1.0
Officer
$0 $26,713 $284,852
SARAH ROETHLINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$87,822 $21,497 $109,319
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 $3,102,461 $2,589,337 $2,518,710 $513,124
2024 $2,496,845 $2,388,399 $1,886,668 $108,446
2023 $1,949,305 $2,017,997 $1,637,391 $-68,692
2022 $1,726,264 $1,897,370 $1,741,963 $-171,106
2021 $1,763,162 $1,879,431 $2,091,315 $-116,269
2020 $1,620,412 $4,438,750 $2,161,850 $-2,818,338
2019 $6,537,032 $6,718,379 $4,634,961 $-181,347
2018 $6,649,686 $6,616,714 $4,832,627 $32,972
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