Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc
THE MISSION OF THE YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION (YAF) IS TO END THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE IN MASSACHUSETTS BY ENSURING THAT OUR STATE'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN RECEIVE A QUALITY EDUCATION …
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The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) was established in 2001. We are the non-profit arm of the Massachusetts juvenile public defender agency: the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). For nearly twenty years, we have been working to protect and defend Massachusetts
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Mission
The mission of the youth advocacy foundation (yaf) is to end the school-to-prison pipeline in massachusetts by ensuring that our state's most vulnerable children receive a quality education through expert legal advocacy. By envisioning a future in which all youth enjoy the full rights and protections of a fair and equitable justice system, yaf works to decrease the risk of chronic court involvement and to increase the chance that young people grow into healthy, thriving adults through zealous legal representation, vibrant community-based services, and equitable access to quality education. Yaf's edlaw project has been in existence since 2001 and has provided direct representation to over 1,800 children.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYouth Advocacy Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 043583353. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $759K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043583353. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 75 Federal Street 6th Floor, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc has $759K in annual revenue. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $759K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 58% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) was established in 2001. We are the non-profit arm of the Massachusetts juvenile public defender agency: the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). For nearly twenty years, we have been working to protect and defend Massachusetts Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 58% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $759K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043583353, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (21)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2001
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc
- What is Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc?
- Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights 509(a)(3) type i based in Boston, United States. The Youth Advocacy Foundation (YAF) was established in 2001. We are the non-profit arm of the Massachusetts juvenile public defender agency: the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). For nearly twenty years, we have been working to protect and defend Massachusetts
- When was Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc founded?
- Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc?
- Marlies Spanjaard serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
- Where is Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
- What is Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 58% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043583353.
- What is Youth Advocacy Foundation Inc's website?
- https://youthadvocacyfoundation.org