FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH

EIN: 943341034 501(c)(3) Human Services

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$34,357,426
Total Expenses
$31,681,437
Total Assets
$19,116,571
Net Assets
$11,211,124
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
THOMAS LEE
Phone
5102720979
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $34.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $31.7M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WHICH WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 20, 1999, TO PREVENT POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH WHO "AGE OUT" OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT REQUIRED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 16 TO 25, INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE, AS WELL AS THOSE PREPARING TO, OR WHO RECENTLY HAVE AGED OUT OF, THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A SAFE AND SUPPORTED TRANSITION THROUGH A HOUSING PROGRAM, INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, COUNSELING, A YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER BAY AREA AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENABLING YOUTH TO GAIN THE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SUCCEED ON THEIR OWN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,704,189
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $203,921
Other Revenue $449,316
TOTAL REVENUE $34,357,426

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,836,808
Fundraising Expenses $1,280,029
Program Expenses $26,889,049
Other Expenses $16,829,479
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,681,437

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $34,357,426 $30,593,851 +0.1%
Expenses $31,681,437 $32,346,242 0.0%
Net Income $2,675,989 $-1,752,391 -2.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
220
Volunteers
48

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
7
$802,079
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
3
$555,038
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS LEE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$301,641 $19,497 $321,138
EMILY JENSEN CHIEF IMPACT AND PEOPLE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$242,630 $14,051 $256,681
JANE MACHIN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$194,983 $29,277 $224,260
SONYA CRAVINES VP OF TALENT & EQUITY 40.00
Key Emp
$180,980 $16,412 $197,392
MATTHEY LEVY VP OF EVALUATION AND LEARNING 40.00
Key Emp
$168,066 $9,210 $177,276
JUNE MIYAKE VP OF CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE 40.00
Key Emp
$164,309 $16,061 $180,370
CLAUDIA MILLER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 32.00
Highest
$183,980 $12,929 $196,909
JANE SCHROEDER CHIEF POLICY AND STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$157,104 $7,071 $164,175
VICTORIA WHITLOCK CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$144,700 $16,518 $161,218
MICHELLE ZAJAC VP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$152,079 $15,499 $167,578
SUZANNE ZHOU DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$146,695 $7,094 $153,789
NANCY HEINEN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI PAULO BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRYL GLASS BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL EZRATI BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARINA ANGLADA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE BUSCH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILDA CLIFT BRELAND BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK DAGGS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT DENN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DONNELLY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESMOND DES LOVELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIAN MACINDOE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRYL MCDAVID BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IVOR NANTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELICA SALMERON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH SHULTZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILDA WEST BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$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
2025 $34,357,426 $31,681,437 $19,116,571 $2,675,989
2024 $30,593,851 $32,346,242 $17,560,020 $-1,752,391
2023 $25,945,123 $30,104,611 $20,075,837 $-4,159,488
2022 $27,240,222 $27,177,098 $17,884,905 $63,124
2021 $29,909,828 $26,626,532 $17,382,631 $3,283,296
2020 $28,109,011 $27,425,911 $14,829,674 $683,100
2019 $26,240,506 $24,405,690 $13,022,946 $1,834,816
2018 $23,941,500 $23,301,739 $10,579,827 $639,761
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