YOUTHROOTS

EIN: 271325457 501(c)(3) Education

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$841,424
Total Expenses
$806,226
Total Assets
$539,029
Net Assets
$467,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
SHEILA VAN DE GRAAPH
Phone
7204433462
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

YOUTHROOTS, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $841K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $806K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

YOUTHROOTS EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO BECOME CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN PHILANTHROPY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. WE EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS, CONFIDENCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS, RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS, COLLECT AND ANALYZE YOUTH-LED DATA, AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE SYSTEMS CHANGE. OUR PROGRAMS CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP, AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE, AND FOSTER A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL IMPACT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $258,076 Revenue: $159,551

COMMUNITY YOUTHBOARDS: IN YOUTHROOTS' COMMUNITY YOUTHBOARDS PROGRAM, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FORM LOCAL YOUTHBOARDS, FUNCTIONING AS MINIATURE FOUNDATIONS. OVER 19 SESSIONS, THEY ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS...

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COMMUNITY YOUTHBOARDS: IN YOUTHROOTS' COMMUNITY YOUTHBOARDS PROGRAM, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FORM LOCAL YOUTHBOARDS, FUNCTIONING AS MINIATURE FOUNDATIONS. OVER 19 SESSIONS, THEY ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS, FUNDRAISE, AND ALLOCATE GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS. THROUGH RESEARCH, DIALOGUES, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS, EMPOWERED TO CATALYZE POSITIVE CHANGE. FACILITATED BY STUDENT LEADERSHIP, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS VIBRANT DISCUSSIONS AND GENUINE COLLABORATION, INSPIRING MEANINGFUL TRANSFORMATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $232,897

YOUTHSCAN PROJECT: THE YOUTHSCAN PROJECT IS A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO AMPLIFYING YOUTH VOICES IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. IT SERVES AS A PLATFORM TO ELEVATE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES ON...

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YOUTHSCAN PROJECT: THE YOUTHSCAN PROJECT IS A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO AMPLIFYING YOUTH VOICES IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. IT SERVES AS A PLATFORM TO ELEVATE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES ON COMMUNITY ISSUES, SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES IN ADDRESSING LOCAL YOUTH NEEDS, IDENTIFY EMERGING CONCERNS IN REAL TIME, AND HIGHLIGHT DEMOGRAPHIC AND LOCATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN ISSUE EXPERIENCES. OPEN TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CLASSROOMS, AND COMMUNITIES, THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF CENTERING YOUTH VOICES ON YOUTH ISSUES FOR INCLUSIVE AND IMPACTFUL OUTCOMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $138,479

GIV FELLOWSHIP: PHILANTHROPY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS FROM UNDERSERVED & UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, THAT OFFERS VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE CAREERS IN THE...

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GIV FELLOWSHIP: PHILANTHROPY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS FROM UNDERSERVED & UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, THAT OFFERS VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE CAREERS IN THE PHILANTHROPIC AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. PARTICIPANTS DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL WHILE ENHANCING THE SECTOR'S ABILITY TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS BY INTEGRATING YOUTH VOICES AND EXPERTISE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $675,121
Program Service Revenue $159,551
Investment Income $6,752
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $841,424

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,470
Salaries & Benefits $625,132
Fundraising Expenses $45,129
Program Expenses $629,452
Other Expenses $170,374
TOTAL EXPENSES $806,226

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $841,424 $695,807 +0.2%
Expenses $806,226 $633,855 +0.3%
Net Income $35,198 $61,952 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$52,000
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHEILA VAN DE GRAAPH EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ERIN MCCLAIN INTERIM EXEC 40.00
Officer
$52,000 $0 $52,000
MIGUEL IN SUK LOVATO CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE PETERSON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA RUCKER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SZYMANSKI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVON BRAME BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT HUBBELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MANGELS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TEAH SELKIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA VENDHAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIMEE YAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY YAN YOUTH REP 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANDHANA VIVEK YOUTH REP 2.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $841,424 $806,226 $539,029 $35,198
2023 $695,807 $633,855 $520,731 $61,952
2022 $640,357 $547,113 $471,702 $93,244
2021 $504,577 $315,828 $376,069 $188,749
2020 $330,970 $330,939 $255,721 $31
2019 $295,100 $228,926 $256,819 $66,174
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