National Center for Youth Law

EIN: 942506933 501(c)(3)

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$18,263,729
Total Expenses
$19,797,644
Total Assets
$22,780,127
Net Assets
$20,860,323
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Shakti Belway
Phone
5108358098
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

National Center for Youth Law, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $18.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

For over 50 years, the National Center for Youth Law has put children and youth at the heart of the fight for justice. Guided by their insights, we use litigation, policy change, partnerships, and research to ensure that every child's rights are protected and every voice is heard.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,836,620
Program Service Revenue $679,342
Investment Income $746,436
Other Revenue $1,331
TOTAL REVENUE $18,263,729

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,164,953
Salaries & Benefits $14,602,611
Fundraising Expenses $1,379,127
Program Expenses $15,755,867
Other Expenses $4,030,080
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,797,644

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,263,729 $13,795,088 +0.3%
Expenses $19,797,644 $19,032,286 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,533,915 $-5,237,198 -0.7%
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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
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
116
Volunteers
35

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
6
$613,928
Total Directors
16
$339,690
Key Employees
1
$298,026
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mary Bissell President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mona Tawatao Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Denise Forte Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Rocca Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Preetha Chakrabarti Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
June Dipchand Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter B Edelman Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sophie Fanelli Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Figgers Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura K Lin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary E McCutcheon Board Member (end 12/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Okonofua Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Schechter Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandeep Solanki Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Wu Board Member (end 12/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shakti Belway Executive Director 37.50
Officer Director
$312,007 $27,683 $339,690
Karla James Dep. Dir. Finance & Operations 37.50
Officer
$240,774 $33,464 $274,238
Brenda Shum Senior Directing Attorney (end 9/24) 37.50
Key Emp
$266,038 $31,988 $298,026
Kate Walker-Brown Sr. Dir., Collab. Responses to CSE 37.50
Highest
$188,960 $7,325 $196,285
Neha Desai Senior Director, Immigration 37.50
Highest
$193,928 $9,494 $203,422
Laura Francois Senior Dir., Compassionate Ed. Sys. 37.50
Highest
$185,725 $29,228 $214,953
Francis Guzman Senior Director, Youth Justice 37.50
Highest
$185,325 $17,082 $202,407
Rebecca Gudeman Senior Director, Health 37.50
Highest
$176,517 $41,174 $217,691
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 $18,263,729 $19,797,644 $22,780,127 $-1,533,915
2023 $13,795,088 $19,032,286 $25,256,809 $-5,237,198
2022 $23,935,846 $17,513,667 $31,323,967 $6,422,179
2021 $21,981,853 $14,930,539 $22,722,399 $7,051,314
2020 $13,914,890 $11,933,187 $16,937,475 $1,981,703
2019 $14,347,732 $11,117,561 $13,316,197 $3,230,171
2018 $13,027,915 $9,551,275 $9,973,202 $3,476,640
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