Youth Leadership Institute

Mission

Founded in 1991, Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) has sparked the leadership of 90,000 young people to solve pressing social issues and serve communities. YLI implements community-based programs throughout California in the counties of Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Merced, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Riverside. Across 90 cohorts, YLI serves 1,800 youth leaders ages 12-26 each week, 90% of whom are youth of color, and 67% of whom qualify as low income. A nationally recognized leader in the field of youth development, YLI provides young people with tools and support to identify community needs and implement solutions, while also training adult allies to successfully partner with youth in community change efforts. The young people of YLI have successfully advocated for over 135 policy wins across California over the last 32 years.

SAN FRANCISCO CA | EIN: 68-0184712
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
PO BOX 411107,
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94141-1107
https://www.yli.org
628-400-9252

Youth Leadership Institute

Mission

Founded in 1991, Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) has sparked the leadership of 90,000 young people to solve pressing social issues and serve communities. YLI implements community-based programs throughout California in the counties of Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Merced, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Riverside. Across 90 cohorts, YLI serves 1,800 youth leaders ages 12-26 each week, 90% of whom are youth of color, and 67% of whom qualify as low income. A nationally recognized leader in the field of youth development, YLI provides young people with tools and support to identify community needs and implement solutions, while also training adult allies to successfully partner with youth in community change efforts. The young people of YLI have successfully advocated for over 135 policy wins across California over the last 32 years.

SAN FRANCISCO CA | EIN: 68-0184712
Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
PO BOX 411107,
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94141-1107
https://www.yli.org
628-400-9252

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

100%
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%
Financial Statements:Yes
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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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