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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

YouthBuild USA

Rebuilding our communities and our lives

four stars

91.27

58 Day Street P.O. Box 440322
Somerville, MA 02144
tel: (617) 623-9900   Web Site
EIN: 22-3076454

Board Leadership
Roy O. Priest
Chairman of the Board

CEO
Dorothy Stoneman
Founder and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.27 four stars
  Financial 88.32 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2016 and includes data from FY2014, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

88.32

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 06/01/2016 and includes data from FY2014, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 91.2%
  Administrative Expenses 7.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.56
  Program Expenses Growth 0.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 15.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by YouthBuild USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by YouthBuild USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
YouthBuild USA (MA) 91.27 four stars
WINGS for kids (SC) 91.33 four stars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County (CA) 90.15 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (AZ) 92.20 four stars
Boys & Girls Club of Fall River (MA) 85.65 three stars

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Since our founding in 1990, YouthBuild USA has guided the development of the national YouthBuild network of more than 226 local programs that act in collaboration to improve their outcomes and impact. The mission of YouthBuild USA is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. YouthBuild USA seeks to join with others to help build a movement toward a more just society in which respect, love, responsibility, and cooperation are the dominant unifying values, and sufficient opportunities are available for all people in all communities to fulfill their own potential and contribute to the well-being of others.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $8,446,616
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $103,952
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $18,999,993
Total Contributions $27,550,561
   Program Service Revenue $254,434
Total Primary Revenue $27,804,995
   Other Revenue $536,388
TOTAL REVENUE $28,341,383
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $26,756,467
   Administrative Expenses $2,392,933
   Fundraising Expenses $352,463
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $29,501,863
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,160,480
   
Net Assets $23,499,715

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Raising Funds $10,876,028 40.6%
Training and Technical Assistance $10,430,815 39.0%
YouthBuild International $3,949,028 14.8%

Ratings History
YouthBuild USA has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2014-12 06/01/2016 91.27 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 08/01/2015 93.85 four stars
2012-12 06/01/2014 93.56 four stars
2011-12 08/01/2013 95.40 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 90.03 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 85.13 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 78.80 two stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 91.68 four stars
2007-12 08/01/2009 96.60 four stars
2006-12 08/01/2008 96.59 four stars
2005-12 03/01/2007 96.70 four stars
2004-12 03/01/2006 78.62 two stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 78.62 two stars
2002-12 04/01/2004 84.41 three stars
2001-12 04/15/2003 91.82 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 22-3076454
Name in IRS Master File YOUTHBUILD USA INC
NTEE Code J20
NTEE Classification Employment Procurement Assistance, Job Training
NTEE Type Employment, Job-Related
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (566) Job training, counseling, or assistance
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name YOUTHBUILD USA INC
Ruling Date November, 2001
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011
  • December, 2010

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$195,243 0.66% Dorothy Stoneman CEO

Since our founding in 1990, YouthBuild USA has guided the development of the national YouthBuild network of more than 226 local programs that act in collaboration to improve their outcomes and impact. The mission of YouthBuild USA is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. YouthBuild USA seeks to join with others to help build a movement toward a more just society in which respect, love, responsibility, and cooperation are the dominant unifying values, and sufficient opportunities are available for all people in all communities to fulfill their own potential and contribute to the well-being of others.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
YouthBuild USA (MA) 91.27 four stars
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence (MA) 88.21 three stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (CO) 91.04 four stars
Girls Inc. of Alameda County (CA) 90.60 four stars
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford (CT) 86.18 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

YouthBuild USA
58 Day Street
P.O. Box 440322
Somerville, MA 02144
tel: (617) 623-9900
fax: (617) 623-4331
EIN: 22-3076454

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Board Leadership

Roy O. Priest
Chairman of the Board

CEO

Dorothy Stoneman
Founder and CEO

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