Nonprofit · EIN 23-7378057
YOUTH FOCUS INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,102,461 | $2,589,337 | $513,124 | $2,518,710 | $1,026,321 | $1,492,389 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,496,845 | $2,388,399 | $108,446 | $1,886,668 | $904,836 | $981,832 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,949,305 | $2,017,997 | -$68,692 | $1,637,391 | $877,561 | $759,830 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,421,587
- of which government grants
- $1,741,286
- Program service revenue
- $630,196
- Investment income
- $75,982
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,304
- Other revenue
- -$25,304
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $145,317
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,285,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,799,108
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,095
- Occupancy
- $89,337
- Travel
- $17,482
- Depreciation
- $21,313
- Program services (functional)
- $2,318,063
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,700
- Fundraising (functional)
- $108,574
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,886,668
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,518,710
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,026,321
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,492,389
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $441,654
- Publicly traded securities
- $893,674
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,492,389
- Gross receipts
- $3,127,765
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 195
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Craig Bass | CEO, AYN Officer | 1 | $0 | $258,139 | $26,713 |
| Manuel Gomez | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $164,180 | $33,739 |
| SARAH ROETHLINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,822 | $0 | $21,497 |
| CYNITHIA GRAVES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EOIN O'SULLIVAN | FINANCE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE FORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER FOSTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER KHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA HARRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EDGAR CROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GREER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Craig Bass | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $244,066 | $51,814 |
| Manuel Gomez | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $143,363 | $23,619 |
| Sarah Roethlinger | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $76,416 | $0 | $12,377 |
| Stacy James | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Ford | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eoin O'Sullivan | Finance Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynithia Graves | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mariah Bolin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edgar Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Greer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Hildago | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amber Khan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA CHEVELLE WADDELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N CRAIG BASS | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $278,361 | $43,411 |
| MANUEL GOMEZ | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $168,218 | $22,183 |
| SARAH ROETHLINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,323 | $0 | $15,238 |
| STACY JAMES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE FORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EOIN O'SULLIVAN | FINANCE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNITHIA GRAVES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAH BOLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUMMER FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GREER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HILDAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER KHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6220 THERMAL RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-5630
- In care of
- % MANUEL GOMEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUMMER FOSTER, 6220 THERMAL ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 282115630
- Signed the 990
- SUMMER FOSTER, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (336) 274-5909
- Website
- WWW.YOUTHFOCUS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
"HELPING YOUTH ACHIEVE SAFETY, SECURITY AND SUCCESS." PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY; THOSE WHO ARE AT-RISK, IN CRISIS, HAVE RUNAWAY, AND/OR ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. YOUTH FOCUS PROVIDES NEEDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING SO YOUTH RECEIVE THE HELP THEY NEED TODAY SO THEY CAN HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- ACT TOGETHER IS AN EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SHELTER FOR MALE, FEMALE, AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17 WHO HAVE RUN AWAY, ARE EXPERIENCING A FAMILY CRISIS, ARE THE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, OR ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FOR OTHER REASONS. THE MAXIMUM STAY IS 21 DAYS, AND REFERRALS CAN BE MADE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. 109 YOUTH SERVED.Expenses $847,241 · revenue $564,114
- THE HEARTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPERVISED HOUSING FOR MALE, FEMALE AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH AGES 18-21 FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, ALL OF A YOUTH'S LIVING EXPENSES ARE TAKEN CARE OF SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHING GOALS THAT WILL ENSURE SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE. EACH YOUTH SETS GOALS SPECIFIC TO THEIR SITUATION TO TRANSITION FROM THE PROGRAM TO STABLE HOUSING, OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR COLLEGE DEGREE, RECEIVE NEEDED VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO GAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOP PERMANENT CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS, AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. DURING THEIR STAY IN THE PROGRAM, THEY GAIN LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS CONFLICT RESOLUTION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION, GOAL SETTING, AND MORE. 18 YOUTH SERVED.Expenses $456,538
- SAFE HAVEN PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONNECTION TO MAINSTREAM BENEFITS FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ON SITE AND TELEHEALTH CLINICAL SUPPORT FROM LICENSED THERAPISTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE COORDINATOR TO RUN THE OUTREACH PROGRAM CONNECTING YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY TO YOUTH FOCUS' SERVICES.Expenses $423,500
- MY SISTER SUSAN'S HOUSE, HEARTH BEYONDExpenses $590,784 · revenue $66,082
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7378057
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P730)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,518,710
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,127,765
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,102,461 | $2,589,337 | $2,518,710 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,496,845 | $2,388,399 | $1,886,668 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,949,305 | $2,017,997 | $1,637,391 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,726,264 | $1,897,370 | $1,741,963 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7378057).
Questions about YOUTH FOCUS INC
- What is the EIN of YOUTH FOCUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH FOCUS INC is 23-7378057.
- Is YOUTH FOCUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to YOUTH FOCUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH FOCUS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of YOUTH FOCUS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YOUTH FOCUS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YOUTH FOCUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SUMMER FOSTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH FOCUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YOUTH FOCUS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,102,461, expenses of $2,589,337 and total assets of $2,518,710 at year end.
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