Simon Youth Foundation Inc

EIN: 352035269 501(c)(3) Education

Indianapolis, IN

Total Revenue
$3,594,371
Total Expenses
$4,266,267
Total Assets
$15,662,607
Net Assets
$15,038,550
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
3179359027
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Simon Youth Foundation Inc, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION(SYF) IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS GRADUATE AND PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE EVERY YOUNG PERSON, NO MATTER THEIR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS THROUGH EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,388,174

SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION(SYF) IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS GRADUATE AND PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE EVERY YOUNG PERSON, NO MATTER THEIR PERSONAL...

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SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION(SYF) IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS GRADUATE AND PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE EVERY YOUNG PERSON, NO MATTER THEIR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS THROUGH EDUCATION. SYF PARTNERS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SERVE STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT. SINCE 1998 THROUGH THE NETWORK, CURRENTLY 32 SIMON YOUTH ACADEMIES IN 12 STATES SYF HELPS THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS REACH GRADUATION DAY EACH YEAR. OFTEN LOCATED IN SIMON MALL COMMUNITIES, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A LIFELINE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FACING CHALLENGES SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS, BULLYING, PARENTHOOD, OR THE NEED TO WORK TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. SIMON YOUTH ACADEMIES HAS MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE LIFETIME GRADUATION RATE OF 91%, HELPING MORE THAN 33,000 STUDENTS GRADUATE, AWARDING MORE THAN $22.6 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS, AND INVESTED $1.7 MILLION IN CAPACITY BUILDING.

Program 2
Expenses: $761,214 Revenue: $3,315

THROUGH DIRECT FUNDING AND RESOURCES SUCH AS IN AND OUT OF STATE EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS, SYF HELPS SCHOOL DISTRICTS KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED, OVERCOME BARRIERS, AND GRADUATE. SYF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO...

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THROUGH DIRECT FUNDING AND RESOURCES SUCH AS IN AND OUT OF STATE EXPERIENTIAL TRIPS, SYF HELPS SCHOOL DISTRICTS KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED, OVERCOME BARRIERS, AND GRADUATE. SYF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO SIMON YOUTH ACADEMY GRADUATES, AS WELL AS NON-ACADEMY STUDENTS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA THAT IS HOME TO A SIMON PROPERTY. THE AWARDS PRIMARILY SERVE STUDENTS WHO WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING 2-YEAR VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES. A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR OVERSEES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS. TO SUPPORT DEVELOPLMENT AND BEST PRACTICE SHARING, SYF HOSTS THE NATIONAL EDUCATOR CONFERENCE FOR NETWORK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES FOCUSED ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,958,858
Program Service Revenue $3,315
Investment Income $519,857
Other Revenue $112,341
TOTAL REVENUE $3,594,371

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $649,705
Salaries & Benefits $1,658,014
Fundraising Expenses $972,260
Program Expenses $2,149,388
Other Expenses $1,958,548
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,266,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,594,371 $3,430,730 +0.0%
Expenses $4,266,267 $3,240,586 +0.3%
Net Income $-671,896 $190,144 -4.5%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
9
Volunteers
204

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
$798,386
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Charles Bush II Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah J Simon Board Chair 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Wolfrum Treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anita Silverman Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Parker Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darin Etchinson Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hannah Simon Shaaya Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacque' Ellis Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Patchen Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremy Smith Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lena Barkley END 101325 Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leo Lopez END 12125 Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Fatum END 81425 Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Impink Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael O'Connor END 10825 Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Romstad Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Kingsley Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanya Walton Pratt Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Taylor Nefouse END 51225 Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Neely END 8825 President and CEO 50.0
Officer
$433,253 $37,988 $471,241
Le-Angela Thompson-Burgess COO 50.0
Officer
$173,146 $33,069 $206,215
Sherri Scrogham Director of Finance (End 10/31/25) 40.0
Officer
$109,469 $11,461 $120,930
Judi Taylor VP Advancement 40.0
Highest
$126,103 $6,825 $132,928
Timothy Clark VP Programs 40.0
Highest
$105,974 $39,041 $145,015
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 $3,594,371 $4,266,267 $15,662,607 $-671,896
2024 $3,430,730 $3,240,586 $15,171,474 $190,144
2023 $3,165,774 $2,796,459 $14,203,698 $369,315
2022 $3,620,092 $2,948,021 $13,046,366 $672,071
2021 $2,745,835 $2,454,261 $14,657,518 $291,574
2020 $1,991,502 $3,029,808 $13,534,989 $-1,038,306
2019 $3,639,388 $3,906,647 $14,351,866 $-267,259
2018 $3,775,975 $3,969,388 $13,452,710 $-193,413
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