YOUTH FORWARD

EIN: 815343876 501(c)(3) Mental Health

SACRAMENTO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,686,170
Total Expenses
$1,047,865
Total Assets
$1,194,581
Net Assets
$1,087,092
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KAREN KAUR DHILLON
Phone
9162481706
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

YOUTH FORWARD, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 127% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $638K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $238,736

CANNABIS/PUBLIC HEALTHASSISTED YOUTH, PUBLIC HEALTH AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE IN RAISING FUNDS FROM STATE AGENCIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION. ALSO ASSISTED...

Read more

CANNABIS/PUBLIC HEALTHASSISTED YOUTH, PUBLIC HEALTH AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE IN RAISING FUNDS FROM STATE AGENCIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION. ALSO ASSISTED TRIBES IN RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OF TRIBAL LANDS DAMAGED BY ILLEGAL CANNABIS GROWS.EDUCATED POLICYMAKERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS REGARDING HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CANNABIS USE AND REGARDING CANNABIS ADVERTISING THAT IS DESIGNED TO ATTRACT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. ALSO WORKED TO ACHIEVE A BAN ON INTOXICATING HEMP PRODUCTS (DELTA 8, DELTA 9) THAT ARE BEING SOLD TO YOUTH IN CORNER STORES AND VAPE SHOPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $199,525

YOUTH ADVOCACYCOORDINATED THE SAC KIDS FIRST COALITION, THE REGION'S LARGEST YOUTH ADVOCACY EFFORT. WORKED WITH THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S FUND OVERSIGHT AND...

Read more

YOUTH ADVOCACYCOORDINATED THE SAC KIDS FIRST COALITION, THE REGION'S LARGEST YOUTH ADVOCACY EFFORT. WORKED WITH THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S FUND OVERSIGHT AND PLANNING COMMISSION. BROUGHT TOGETHER EXPERTS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO SUPPORT AGING OUT FOSTER YOUTH THROUGH A BASIC INCOME PROGRAM. ENGAGED EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCATES IN DEVELOPING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO. WORKED WITH THE SAC FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RAISE FUNDS TO DEVELOP A PAID JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE YOUNG ADULTS TO BECOME EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND TO START CAREERS IN HEALTH, FIREFIGHTING AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

Program 3
Expenses: $424,507 Revenue: $9,875

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTHPROMOTED YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS AT THREE SACRAMENTO HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH DEVELOPING SUPPORT GROUPS DURING THE LUNCH HOUR AND AFTERSCHOOL.PROVIDED TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO...

Read more

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTHPROMOTED YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS AT THREE SACRAMENTO HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH DEVELOPING SUPPORT GROUPS DURING THE LUNCH HOUR AND AFTERSCHOOL.PROVIDED TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS AT THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION. EDUCATED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REGARDING THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF CANNABIS USE AND RISKS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH CANNABIS USE.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,676,223
Program Service Revenue $9,875
Investment Income $72
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,686,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,840
Salaries & Benefits $822,453
Fundraising Expenses $50,837
Program Expenses $862,768
Other Expenses $199,572
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,047,865

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,686,170 $742,803 +1.3%
Expenses $1,047,865 $996,973 +0.1%
Net Income $638,305 $-254,170 -3.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
11
Volunteers
100

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
$171,885
Total Directors
10
$3,345
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN KAUR DHILLON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$595 $0 $595
FERNANDO CIBRIAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY FITZGERALD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$1,000 $0 $1,000
ALEXANDRA PITTS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY FRANCO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LACRESIA HAWKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAVANNAH MENDOZA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$750 $0 $750
GURSHABD KHALSA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$1,000 $0 $1,000
DONIELLE PRINCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM KEDDY EXECUTIVE DIR. 35.00
Officer
$151,438 $19,852 $171,290
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,686,170 $1,047,865 $1,194,581 $638,305
2022 $742,803 $996,973 $616,744 $-254,170
2021 $887,988 $531,693 $731,849 $356,295
2020 $416,374 $399,910 $354,383 $16,464
2019 $528,903 $372,256 $429,311 $156,647
2018 $264,569 $203,048 $270,144 $61,521
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in California Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare YOUTH FORWARD with other nonprofits in California and across the country.