YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES FOUNDATION

EIN: 421239742 501(c)(3)

AMES, IA

Total Revenue
$5,017,812
Total Expenses
$12,204,801
Total Assets
$8,332,776
Net Assets
$4,319,157
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
ANDREW ALLEN
Phone
5152333141
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 213% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $12.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 143% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF YOUTH AND SHELTER SERVICES, INC. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,805,907
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $211,905
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,017,812

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,123,279
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,123,279
Other Expenses $81,522
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,204,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,017,812 $1,605,319 +2.1%
Expenses $12,204,801 $5,391,248 +1.3%
Net Income $-7,186,989 $-3,785,929 +0.9%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
14

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
$501,907
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MERTZ KYLE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BAKER MARCY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CULHANE DAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIGHTON JEFF DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOODHUE TAMI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAHAYNI TAMIM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSTENDORF ALLISON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PIEPER AMY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBESON DAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBEY DOUG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARGENT PAM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SELLERS LYRIC DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILBURN ROSS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAMS TAYLOR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN ANDREW CEO 10.00
Officer
$0 $17,239 $232,435
VANDERLINDEN MARK CFO 10.00
Officer
$0 $10,766 $168,680
MATHER ANGELINE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE YSS FOUNDATION 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WARME KARA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE YSS FOUNDATION 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $100,792
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 $5,017,812 $12,204,801 $8,332,776 $-7,186,989
2024 $1,605,319 $5,391,248 $9,520,010 $-3,785,929
2023 $4,730,531 $1,989,667 $12,969,149 $2,740,864
2022 $4,123,697 $2,465,926 $9,940,033 $1,657,771
2021 $2,036,982 $1,131,744 $9,009,528 $905,238
2020 $1,478,120 $2,374,805 $7,584,911 $-896,685
2019 $2,884,973 $1,812,064 $8,692,501 $1,072,909
2018 $2,241,458 $2,698,060 $8,428,686 $-456,602
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