THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDRENS RIGHTS

EIN: 261839249 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$20,967,292
Total Expenses
$19,087,799
Total Assets
$16,987,142
Net Assets
$14,015,076
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Gladis Molina Alt
Phone
7733608920
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDRENS RIGHTS, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $21.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $19.1M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROTECTS AND ADVANCES THE RIGHTS AND BEST INTERESTS OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD AND STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. THE ORGANIZATION IS A CHAMPION FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF CHILDREN WHO ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES ON THEIR OWN, FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM THEIR PARENTS UPON ARRIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES. WE SERVE AS TRUSTED ALLIES FOR THESE CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR BEST INTERESTS, AND STANDING FOR THE CREATION OF A DEDICATED CHILDREN'S IMMIGRANT JUSTICE SYSTEM THAT ENSURES THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF EVERY CHILD. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO CHANGE THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM SO THAT CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS ARE RECOGNIZED AS CHILDREN, AND THE BEST INTERESTS ARE MADE A PART OF THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,734,547

The Organization is appointed under federal law as the independent Child Advocate by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The role of the Child Advocate is...

Read more

The Organization is appointed under federal law as the independent Child Advocate by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The role of the Child Advocate is to accompany unaccompanied and separated immigrant children and advocate for their best interests as determined by their wishes, their safety, and their rights to family, liberty, development, and identity. The Organization is appointed as Child Advocate to the most vulnerable children in federal custody and removal cases, including infants and toddlers, children with physical or mental health needs, children with disabilities, pregnant and parenting teens, children at risk of turning 18 while in custody, children at risk of trafficking, and children eligible for protection under immigration law. Child Advocates submit best interests determinations (BIDs) to federal agencies, state courts, and other stakeholders.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,043,215

Policy Advocacy-The Organizations policy goal is to change the immigration system so that children in immigration proceedings are recognized as children, and each childs wishes and best interests are...

Read more

Policy Advocacy-The Organizations policy goal is to change the immigration system so that children in immigration proceedings are recognized as children, and each childs wishes and best interests are considered in every decision. The Organization conducts policy advocacy at the national level with Congress and federal agencies - to incorporate the best interests of the child standard into practice, policy and immigration law. Areas of focus include childrens right to be with family; childrens safety in and release from government custody; childrens access to fair proceedings and to permanency through immigration benefits; and the centering of childrens voices in public narratives.

Program 3
Expenses: $634,782

Technical Assistance- The Organizations Technical Assistance Program advances the rights and best interests of immigrant children involved in child welfare and other state court systems by offering...

Read more

Technical Assistance- The Organizations Technical Assistance Program advances the rights and best interests of immigrant children involved in child welfare and other state court systems by offering intersectional expertise and critical resources to childrens advocates and services providers. The Organization does this through case consultations on issues ranging from kinship placement to international family reunifications; training for child welfare stakeholders; and through legal partnerships that include amicus curiae briefs, identifying expert witnesses, and identifying representation for children and families.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,486,162
Program Service Revenue $33,421
Investment Income $420,373
Other Revenue $27,336
TOTAL REVENUE $20,967,292

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $16,131,509
Fundraising Expenses $1,646,100
Program Expenses $14,628,917
Other Expenses $2,956,290
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,087,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $20,967,292 $17,274,633 +0.2%
Expenses $19,087,799 $16,630,307 +0.1%
Net Income $1,879,493 $644,326 +1.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
145
Volunteers
565

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
9
$898,569
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gladis Molina Alt Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$224,770 $38,616 $263,386
Daniel Doucette COO 40.00
Officer
$198,630 $23,353 $221,983
Jennifer Nagda CPO 40.00
Officer
$195,158 $20,938 $216,096
Meghan Jorgensen Chief Devel Off 40.00
Officer
$168,077 $29,027 $197,104
Mary Miller Pol & Legisl Dir 40.00
$146,349 $34,694 $181,043
Marisa Chumil-Coz CAP Co-director 40.00
$131,918 $33,973 $165,891
Jane Liu Pol & Litigat Dir 40.00
$134,942 $26,189 $161,131
Olivia Pena-Silva CAP Co-director 40.00
$131,918 $26,038 $157,956
Shaina Simenas TAP Director 40.00
$131,469 $19,218 $150,687
Frances de Pontes Peebles Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julian Dibbell Co-Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrian Kellams Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Ruben Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Enrique Espinoza Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beata Leja Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrell Silver Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rene Ahlers Beckoff Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Byrne Co-Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Frankel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Chipps Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Selma D Yznaga Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William V Reiss Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fabia Mirick Russano Yazaki Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chirlie Felix Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mariana Espinosa Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ygnacio Garza Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Guinnessey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexander Rivera Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Renata Garcia Vazquez Director 1.00
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 $20,967,292 $19,087,799 $16,987,142 $1,879,493
2024 $17,274,633 $16,630,307 $15,397,812 $644,326
2023 $13,418,770 $13,529,748 $13,264,645 $-110,978
2022 $10,481,518 $11,174,223 $11,541,964 $-692,705
2021 $10,650,939 $8,830,726 $12,072,162 $1,820,213
2020 $7,565,227 $7,628,117 $10,150,736 $-62,890
2019 $8,526,498 $6,060,758 $10,008,819 $2,465,740
2018 $9,507,581 $3,823,743 $7,542,665 $5,683,838
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Illinois Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDRENS RIGHTS with other nonprofits in Illinois and across the country.