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Youth Communication New York Center Inc

EIN 13-3047555 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
16
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$121,669, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $501,205 spent. WRITING PROGRAM: WE BASE OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (SEE SECTION 4B BELOW) ON AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL STORIES BY TEENS IN OUR WRITING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. EACH YEAR, OUR INSTRUCTORS WORK INTENSIVELY WITH 50 TEENS (INCLUDING 15 IN FOSTER CARE) AS THEY WRITE ABOUT PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND SOCIAL ISSUES. MOST WRITERS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR AND/OR ARE FROM LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. LAST YEAR WRITERS PRODUCED STORIES ON MENTAL HEALTH RACIAL JUSTICE, INEQUALITY, RACE, FRIENDSHIP, GRIEF, GENDER, SEXUALITY, FOSTER CARE, FAMILIES, AND IMMIGRATION. MORE THAN 22,000 TEACHERS, FOSTER CARE STAFF, ADVOCATES, PARENTS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT ADULTS IN TEENS' LIVES ARE REACHED THROUGH THE STORIES. THESE STORIES OFFERED EDUCATORS INSIGHTS INTO THE LIVES, STRENGTHS, STRUGGLES, AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE YOUTH THEY TEACH AND COUNSEL. THESE INSIGHTS HELPED EDUCATORS TO BUILD MORE SUPPORTIVE LEARNING SETTINGS AND TO IMPROVE STAFF-YOUTH RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $915,178 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: WE TRAIN EDUCATORS TO USE STORY-BASED CURRICULA TO STRENGTHEN YOUTHS' SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS (SEL). THESE STORIES-DEVELOPED BY TEENS IN OUR WRITING PROGRAM- HIGHLIGHT SEL SKILLS DEFINED BY THE COLLABORATIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: SELF-AWARENESS, SOCIAL AWARENESS, RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, SELF- MANAGEMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT. OUR TRAINING ENABLES THEM TO CREATE SETTINGS THAT FOSTER ENGAGEMENT, NURTURE POSITIVE STAFF-YOUTH RELATIONS, AND MAKE ALL STUDENTS FEEL WELCOMED AND VALUED. STAFF ALSO IMPROVE THEIR FACILITATION SKILLS: LEADING OPEN-ENDED DISCUSSIONS, DRAWING OUT RELUCTANT PARTICIPANTS, ACTIVE LISTENING, ETC. LAST YEAR, WE TRAINED OVER 1700 EDUCATORS AT SCHOOLS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, FOSTER CARE AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THEY WORKED WITH MORE THAN 25,000 YOUTH. WE LAUNCHED OUR CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM, MIRRORS AND WINDOWS. IT PROVIDES UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CENTERED ON YOUTH VOICES, AND CONCRETE STRATEGIES TO YOUTH-FACING ADULTS TO HELP THEM BUILD SUPPORTIVE CLASSROOMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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