YOUNG ENTREPRENEURZ ORGANIZATION (EIN 474144261) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ernest Ruffin Jr

Phone

6465891403

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURZ ORGANIZATION, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $388K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $364K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Founded by former Rutgers University award winning adjunct professor and veteran entrepreneur Ernest Ruffin Jr YESs mission is to teach youth grades 6-12 in urban areas nationwide the Virgin Islands and Europe business and economic development and help them start or grow businesses. YES Business Plan Challenge - The organization specializes in teaching middle and high school aged youth the foundation of entrepreneurship and economic development. Ruffins intent is to give young people in underserved communities the tools to succeed in business and create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. 3,500 plus students have participated in the YES Business Plan Challenges.

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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 $313,695

Program Service Revenue $74,500

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $388,195

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $363,913

Program Expenses $363,913

Other Expenses $363,913

TOTAL EXPENSES $363,913

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$388,195	$327,287	+0.2%
Expenses	$363,913	$361,110	+0.0%
Net Income	$24,282	$-33,823	-1.7%

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

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ernest Ruffin Jr	Executive Director	50.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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
2024	$388,195	$363,913	$3,459	$24,282
2023	$327,287	$361,110	$-20,823	$-33,823

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURZ ORGANIZATION