YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC

EIN: 362734966 501(c)(3)

EVANSTON, IL

Total Revenue
$3,319,091
Total Expenses
$3,638,622
Total Assets
$11,210,212
Net Assets
$10,977,628
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CRAIG LYNCH
Phone
8478661200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $11.0M represent 40 months of operating reserves.

Mission

YOUTH & OPPORTUNITY UNITED INC. IN A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP TO MEET THE EMERGING NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Y.O.U.'S GOAL

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,714,691
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $375,652
Other Revenue $228,748
TOTAL REVENUE $3,319,091

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $67,547
Salaries & Benefits $2,829,611
Fundraising Expenses $331,450
Program Expenses $2,645,617
Other Expenses $741,464
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,638,622

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,319,091 $4,242,902 -0.2%
Expenses $3,638,622 $4,466,466 -0.2%
Net Income $-319,531 $-223,564 +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
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
97
Volunteers
31

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
5
$287,280
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ABIGAIL BUTKUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADELE MARTEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIISYA WILLIAMSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLIE PAYNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY BAKER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA SHWOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARENCE WEAVER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HILL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN SAMARIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA SHEEHAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG CALLOWAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY WILKINS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BLAKE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN RUETZEL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MIN-PROCTOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETITIA MANN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIBBY ESTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCINDA FOX BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARINA MARICH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY FINNEGAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW ENGLISH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY JOHNSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEDA NOZARI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA JACOBY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG LYNCH CEO 40.00
Officer
$162,979 $9,428 $172,407
MARTIN MAXWELL EXEC DIR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$106,615 $8,258 $114,873
LAURA DAYON EXEC DIR OF ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Highest
$108,456 $7,915 $116,371
REGINA STEVENSON EXEC DIR OF TALENT 40.00
Highest
$102,117 $1,073 $103,190
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 $3,319,091 $3,638,622 $11,210,212 $-319,531
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,739,241 $4,470,792 $11,641,635 $-731,551
2022 $3,232,601 $3,904,669 $12,497,971 $-672,068
2021 $5,258,083 $4,320,572 $13,862,033 $937,511
2020 $4,318,030 $4,210,589 $12,286,078 $107,441
2019 $4,302,768 $4,019,161 $12,305,603 $283,607
2018 $4,581,816 $4,125,112 $11,835,084 $456,704
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