YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOURCE INC

EIN: 472027845 501(c)(3) Youth Development

ELKTON, MD

Total Revenue
$1,272,309
Total Expenses
$1,181,835
Total Assets
$309,753
Net Assets
$155,791
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
BETH CREEK
Phone
4435933900
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOURCE INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

YES ENGAGES UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SKILLS AND STRENGTHEN TIES TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $485,080

DRUG FREE CECIL YOUTH COALITION- MORE THAN 35 STUDENT LEADERS RECEIVED MONTHLY TRAINING FROM YES AND USED THAT LEADERSHIP TO DIRECT THEIR SCHOOL BASED CLUBS IN ALL 5 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. MORE THAN...

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DRUG FREE CECIL YOUTH COALITION- MORE THAN 35 STUDENT LEADERS RECEIVED MONTHLY TRAINING FROM YES AND USED THAT LEADERSHIP TO DIRECT THEIR SCHOOL BASED CLUBS IN ALL 5 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. MORE THAN 5,000 YOUTH OPTED INTO PREVENTION ACTIVITIES RUN BY THE DRUG FREE CECIL YOUTH. MORE THAN 1,500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED OUR TRUNK OR TREAT/DRUG TAKE BACK IN OCTOBER OF 2024. MORE THAN 170 STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN NOVEMBER OF 2024, WHERE THEY RECEIVED LEADERSHIP AND PREVENTION TRAINING OVER SEVERAL DAYS. IN THE SPRING OF 2024, A YOUTH PREVENTION RALLY WAS HELD AND MORE THAN 40 YOUTH TOOK TO THE STAGE TO SHARE PRESENTATIONS AND SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $289,805

DISCONNECTED YOUTH (THE LEGACY PROGRAM) - ASSISTS YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGE OF 16 AND 24 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE NOT GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL OR GRADUATED AND ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT...

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DISCONNECTED YOUTH (THE LEGACY PROGRAM) - ASSISTS YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGE OF 16 AND 24 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE NOT GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL OR GRADUATED AND ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED GED ASSISTANCE, TRANSITIONAL LIFE SKILLS LESSONS, SOFT JOB SKILLS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR FUTURE. IN FY25, 89 REFERRALS WERE MADE TO THE LEGACY PROGRAMS. FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES WERE OFFERED AND COMPLETED THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH APGFCU. GED SEMINAR CLASSES WERE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAYS/THURSDAYS EACH WEEK IN-PERSON AND TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED. HIGHLIGHTS: 24 STUDENTS RECEIVED THANKSGIVING BASKETS AND 16 RECEIVED ANGEL TREE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS. 20 CLIENTS COMPLETED THE PREPARE U MENTAL HEALTH CURRICULUM.

Program 3
Expenses: $100,594

CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS (COIP) - COIP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN 5-17 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION AND USES CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS...

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CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS (COIP) - COIP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN 5-17 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION AND USES CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND MEDIATION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES DEALING WITH THE IMPACTS OF INCARCERATION. DURING FY25, 30 COIP CLIENTS WERE REFERRED, OVER 200 LIFESKILLS LESSONS ADMINISTERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 970 CONTACTS MADE WITH STUDENTS/FAMILIES, 98% OF CECIL COUNTY DETENTION CENTER PARTICIPANTS RATE THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM AS EXCELLENT. 84% OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS REPORT IMPROVED FAMILY STABILITY IN THE HOME, AS MEASURED BY THE YEAR-END SURVEY. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 8 CLIENTS RECEIVED TURKEY BASKETS, SEVERAL CLIENTS REUNITED WITH THEIR PARENTS AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION, 7 CLIENTS RECEIVED GIFTS FROM ANGEL TREE, 7 CLIENTS RECEIVED FREE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,238,031
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $34,278
TOTAL REVENUE $1,272,309

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $702,255
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,117,049
Other Expenses $479,580
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,181,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,272,309 $918,426 +0.4%
Expenses $1,181,835 $977,438 +0.2%
Net Income $90,474 $-59,012 -2.5%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
43
Volunteers
378

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
4
$64,576
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHIE LENHOFF PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MERRICK VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON LIM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE SHEPHARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK SCHAMMEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA MEFFLEY BOARD MEMEBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM H COUTZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH CREEK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$64,576 $0 $64,576
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 $1,272,309 $1,181,835 $309,753 $90,474
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $947,706 $894,686 $256,973 $53,020
2022 $854,066 $859,042 $192,760 $-4,976
2021 $650,879 $653,704 $110,818 $-2,825
2020 $808,439 $798,041 $124,082 $10,398
2019 $658,342 $685,741 $91,210 $-27,399
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