YOUTHPLACES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CYNTHIA JAMES

Phone

4124340851

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YOUTHPLACES, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF YOUTHPLACES (YP) IS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF YOUNG PEOPLE, AND IN DOING SO, INCREASE THEIR OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS. YP FOCUSES ON UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES WHERE FEW OTHER AGENCIES OPERATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,136,348 Revenue: $8,355

YP'S HIGH-QUALITY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY AND ARE RESPONSIVE TO INPUT AND FEEDBACK FROM YOUTH LEADERS AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER YOUTHPLACES PROVIDES SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOR IN SCHOOL YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-18 (GRADES 6-12) WHICH INCLUDE YP STARS ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND TUTORING, YP FIT HEALTH AND WELLNESS, YP ACCESS COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING, YP 1ST JOBS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND YP LEADERSHIP MENTORING. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THESE PROGRAMS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 1800 STUDENTS ACROSS THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY.

Program 2

KNOWING THAT CHRONIC UNEMPLOYMENT AND INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY ARE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS THAT LEAD YOUNG PEOPLE/ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN HIGH RISK NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES, YP WANTED TO BEGIN PROVIDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS YEAR ROUND. THE OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24 WHO HAVE OBTAINED A GED OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS IN MULTIPLE SKILL TRADE AREAS OF CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CULINARY.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,829,749

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $8,355

TOTAL REVENUE $1,838,104

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,007,631

Fundraising Expenses $120,335

Program Expenses $1,136,348

Other Expenses $710,476

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,718,107

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,838,104	$1,451,440	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,718,107	$1,905,717	-0.1%
Net Income	$119,997	$-454,277	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$149,323

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MIKE DENOVE	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEANNA COGAN	VICE CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM SHERIDAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDI FISHER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VANN WILLIAMS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ANGELICA PEREZ-JOHNSTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN GEORGE	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR KETWANA SCHOOS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMARA MARISCO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRADEEP KONDAVEETI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA JAMES	PRESIDENT AND CEO	40.00	Officer	$140,484	$8,839	$149,323

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	$1,838,104	$1,718,107	$641,565	$119,997
2025	$1,838,104	$1,718,107	$641,565	$119,997
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,867,128	$1,856,161	$935,931	$10,967
2022	$1,860,496	$1,623,823	$707,835	$236,673
2021	$1,753,204	$1,636,786	$513,219	$116,418
2020	$1,695,621	$1,549,444	$649,718	$146,177
2019	$1,594,185	$1,716,487	$565,988	$-122,302
2018	$2,232,414	$2,118,735	$595,042	$113,679