Attic Youth Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 60%
- Reserves
- -10 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $123,804, executive di
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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1560% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $1.4 million spent. INTRODUCTION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER IS PHILADELPHIA'S ONLY AGENCY EXCLUSIVELY SERVING LGBTQ YOUTH. CURRENTLY, THE ATTIC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO LEARN, PRACTICE, AND MASTER THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL LIFE COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND HIV COUNSELING. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED IN FIVE CONCENTRATION AREAS: - CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 2) MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY SPECIALISTS IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ATTIC COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SESSIONS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. 3) THE BRYSON INSTITUTE OF THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CONSULTATION TO SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA ON THE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. ATTIC YOUTH PANELISTS ALSO LEAD TRAININGS, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS. 4) ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDES DAILY MEALS AND ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRY ITEMS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY, DAILY DROP-IN, AND ACCESS TO OTHER BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, COATS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS 1) CONNECTED 327 LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO THE ATTIC'S FULL CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. 2) OFFERED OVER 600 EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC GROUP SESSIONS INCLUDING ONES ON IDENTITY, HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TOPICS. 3) PREPARED AND SERVED 6,150 HOME-COOKED DINNERS (WITH TAKEAWAY OPTION) AND PROVIDED OVER 400 POUNDS OF NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES. 4) PROVIDED ONGOING WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 206 YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND PARTNERS. 5) PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR OVER 60 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING DEVELOPING RISK REDUCTION PLAN AND CONNECTING YOUTH TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTHCARE; HOUSING REFERRALS AND SUPPORT; AND LEGAL SERVICES. 6) HIRED A NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FURTHER BUILDING THE AGENCY'S CAPACITY. 7) PROVIDED 32 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH WITH EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORTS THROUGH THE TRANS YOUTH RESILIENCE FUND. 8) THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE BEST PRACTICES IN SERVING LGBTQ+ YOUTH. THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE TRAINED OVER 965 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS 20 TRAININGS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR MEETING THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH DURING FY 2025. INTRODUCTION THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER IS PHILADELPHIA'S ONLY AGENCY EXCLUSIVELY SERVING LGBTQ YOUTH. CURRENTLY, THE ATTIC OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: 1) THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO LEARN, PRACTICE, AND MASTER THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL LIFE COACHING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND HIV COUNSELING. PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED IN FIVE CONCENTRATION AREAS: - CAREER DEVELOPMENT - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 2) MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY SPECIALISTS IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. ALL ATTIC COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SESSIONS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. 3) THE BRYSON INSTITUTE OF THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND CONSULTATION TO SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE TRI-STATE AREA ON THE BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. ATTIC YOUTH PANELISTS ALSO LEAD TRAININGS, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS. 4) ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDES DAILY MEALS AND ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRY ITEMS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY, DAILY DROP-IN, AND ACCESS TO OTHER BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, COATS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SUPPLIES. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS 1) CONNECTED 327 LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO THE ATTIC'S FULL CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. 2) OFFERED OVER 600 EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC GROUP SESSIONS INCLUDING ONES ON IDENTITY, HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TOPICS. 3) PREPARED AND SERVED 6,150 HOME-COOKED DINNERS (WITH TAKEAWAY OPTION) AND PROVIDED OVER 400 POUNDS OF NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES. 4) PROVIDED ONGOING WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 206 YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES AND PARTNERS. 5) PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR OVER 60 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING DEVELOPING RISK REDUCTION PLAN AND CONNECTING YOUTH TO RESOURCES SUCH AS MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTHCARE; HOUSING REFERRALS AND SUPPORT; AND LEGAL SERVICES. 6) HIRED A NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FURTHER BUILDING THE AGENCY'S CAPACITY. 7) PROVIDED 32 TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH WITH EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORTS THROUGH THE TRANS YOUTH RESILIENCE FUND. 8) THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE BEST PRACTICES IN SERVING LGBTQ+ YOUTH. THE ATTIC'S BRYSON INSTITUT
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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