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Youth Consultation Service Inc

EIN 22-1487560 · Newark, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PARTNER WITH AT- RISK AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO BUILD HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, MORE HOPEFUL LIVES WITHIN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.THE SOUL OF YCS LIES IN ITS ABILITY TO ALWAYS SEE THE POSSIBILITIES IN EACH CHILD, TO BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE BORN GOOD AND HOLD WITHIN A RECOVERABLE, VIBRANT SPIRIT. WHETHER A CHILD HAS SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF ABUSE OF NEGLECT OR SIMPLY HAS SPECIAL NEEDS THAT ARE NOT BEING MET, YCS OFFERS HOPE FOR A PROMISING FUTURE TO OVER 3,000 OF NEW JERSEY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH EACH CHILD TO BUILD A HEALTHY, HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE LIFE WITHIN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. YCS SEEKS TO FULFULL THIS MISSION THROUGH NEARLY 100 PROGRAMS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE - RANGING FROM FOSTER CARE AND RESIDENTIAL SAFE HAVENS, TO SPECIAL EDUCATION AND AUTISM SCHOOLS, TO FAMILY PRESERVATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. YCS IS A RECOGNIZED 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY.

Income
$77.1 million
Spending
$77.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
1,310
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$343,917, president/ceo

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $43.1 million spent. YCS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS FROM TODDLER TO ADULT. CLIENTS UNDER 21 YEARS OLD RESIDE IN YOUTH PROGRAMS FUNDED BY DCF. OVER 20 SUCH RESIDENTIAL FACILILITIES ARE LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SERVICES RUN THE RANGE FROM EMERGENCY CRISIS PLACEMENT TO INTERMEDIATE AND LONG TERM. THE GOAL OF ALL THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS IS TO HELP THE CHILD OVERCOME THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL OBSTACLES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND LEAD HAPPY PRODUCTIVE LIVES. EACH TREATMENT PLAN IS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL AND DELIVERED IN A LOVING, CARING MANNER. THE YCS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TREAT CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. CLIENTS ARE 21 YEARS OR OLDER WITH THE PROGRAM FUNDING COMING FROM DDD AND MEDICAID. THE DDD CLIENTS HAVE PERMANENT PLACEMENT IN THESE PROGRAMS.RESIDENCES ARE LOCATED IN STAND ALONE HOMES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A LOVING, FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.RECREATIONAL FUNDS ARE MAINTAINED ON BEHALF OF EACH CLIENT AND THERE ARE PLANNED SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. LIKE THE YOUTH PROGRAMS, THE DESIRED OUTCOME IS TO ALLOW EACH INDIVIDUAL TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND LEAD HAPPY PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
  2. $8.1 million spent. YCS SCHOOLS PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND FAMILY-RELATED OBSTACLES. THE SAWTELLE SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. EACH STUDENT HAS AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PROGRAM WITH A LOW STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO TO MAXIMIZE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL IS FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE OTHER EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL RELATED ISSUES. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS DO NOT LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND RESIDE IN THE YCS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. THE EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TAKES THIS INTO ACCOUNT. THERE ARE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LOW STUDENT TO TEACH RATIOS, AND THE UTILIZATION OF TEACHERS AIDES WHERE REQUIRED TO FILL THE ROLE TYPICALLY FILLED BY A PARENT TO HELP ENFORCE THE LEARNING. EACH STUDENT IS TREATED LIKE FAMILY BECAUSE IN MOST CASES THERE IS NO OTHER FAMILY. THE GOAL OF BOTH SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH AN APPROPRIATE EDUCATION TO REACH HIS OR HER FULL POTENTIAL.
  3. $4.5 million spent. YCS COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT CLINICS PROVIDE CARE FOR CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. FINALLY, SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF NURSES TO HELP FIRST TIME MOTHERS WITHOUT A TRADITIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM MAKE THE TRANSITION TO MOTHERHOOD.
  4. $12.6 million spent. OTHER COMMUNITY BASED AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES.

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 1967.

    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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