Charities United States Human Services Youth Consultation Service Inc
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Youth Consultation Service Inc

Ycs is new jersey's premier private non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services.

Human Services Newark, NJ EIN: 221487560 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Youth Consultation Service Inc

Embracing All the Possibilities At Youth Consultation Service (YCS), we believe every child and family deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and reach their full potential. For over 100 years, YCS has been a trusted leader in providing behavioral health, special education, and social services across New Jersey—empowering children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing

Founded
Headquarters
Newark, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

Ycs is new jersey's premier private non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P700
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.88
Program expenses$0.88 ($68.3 million)
88% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Youth Consultation Service Inc with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1922, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Youth Consultation Service Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Newark, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its EIN is 221487560. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $77M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Youth Consultation Service Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Youth Consultation Service Inc is located in Newark, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.

Based on official tax filings, Youth Consultation Service Inc has $77M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Youth Consultation Service Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $77M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Youth Consultation Service 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 Consultation Service 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.

Embracing All the Possibilities At Youth Consultation Service (YCS), we believe every child and family deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and reach their full potential. For over 100 years, YCS has been a trusted leader in providing behavioral health, special education, and social services across New Jersey—empowering children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing Youth Consultation Service Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1922.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $77M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Youth Consultation Service Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Consultation Service Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 221487560, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
1,310

Leadership

TA
Tara A••••••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Art that ‘lifts and frees’: YCS youth showcase returns to bergenPAC - thepressgroup.net
Apr 2026
thepressgroup.net
Form filed
$77.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Free Autism Evaluations For Young Kids In Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Orange - Patch
Dec 2025
patch.com
YCS Offers Free Autism Evaluations for Young Children in Four Essex County Cities - RLS Media
Dec 2025
www.rlsmedia.com
2 NJ Teens Disappear From Group Home, Police Seek Help - Patch
Nov 2025
patch.com
Form filed
$72.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$69.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$76.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Bergen child treatment center saw two employees charged with sexual abuse in 2021 - Bergen Record
Jan 2022
www.northjersey.com
Form filed
$70.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$63.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Teen Struck and Killed in NJ Hit-and-Run; Suspected Driver Turns Self in - NBC10 Philadelphia
Jul 2019
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
YCS holds 100th Anniversary Celebration - Bergen Record
Nov 2018
www.northjersey.com
NCJW provides funding for two new children’s facilities - The Jewish Standard
Jun 2017
jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com
Youth Consultation Service holds 2015 Festival of Flavors in Park Ridge - Bergen Record
Nov 2016
www.northjersey.com
Essex Police Bust New Jersey Drug Ring That Sold $1 Million in Heroin and Narcotics - Patch
Nov 2014
patch.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 81 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1922
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Youth Consultation Service Inc

What is Youth Consultation Service Inc?
Youth Consultation Service Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newark, United States. Embracing All the Possibilities At Youth Consultation Service (YCS), we believe every child and family deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and reach their full potential. For over 100 years, YCS has been a trusted leader in providing behavioral health, special education, and social services across New Jersey—empowering children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing
When was Youth Consultation Service Inc founded?
Youth Consultation Service Inc was founded in 1922.
Who leads Youth Consultation Service Inc?
Tara Augustine serves as President/CEO.
Where is Youth Consultation Service Inc located?
Headquartered in Newark, NJ, United States.
What is Youth Consultation Service Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Youth Consultation Service Inc trustworthy?
Youth Consultation Service Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Consultation Service Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 221487560.
What is Youth Consultation Service Inc's website?
http://www.ycs.org