Nonprofit · EIN 31-4407642
DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC
Also known as SEE KIDS DREAM
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,012,321 | $9,316,989 | -$1,304,668 | $21,063,044 | $728,842 | $20,334,202 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,477,049 | $7,903,403 | $573,646 | $21,739,972 | $640,816 | $21,099,156 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,636,183 | $7,305,209 | $3,330,974 | $22,092,167 | $1,755,011 | $20,337,156 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,240,363
- Program service revenue
- $6,847,267
- Investment income
- -$44,149
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$186,773
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$37,860
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $401
- Other revenue
- -$31,160
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $518,128
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,325,558
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,192,583
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $68,913
- Occupancy
- $243,726
- Travel
- $127,763
- Depreciation
- $518,336
- Program services (functional)
- $7,596,610
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,280,498
- Fundraising (functional)
- $439,881
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,739,972
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,063,044
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $728,842
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,334,202
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,770,998
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,076,374
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,014,422
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $319,780
- Gross receipts
- $8,255,736
- Employees
- 156
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1899
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE CASARES PRESIDENT AND | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $201,251 | $16,269 |
| PATRICIA EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,480 | $20,223 |
| JOHN CERVI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $113,786 | $10,829 |
| JULIE SHERWOOD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| URSULA COTTONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WARREN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BOYD DEVELOPMENT | MARKETING CHAIR (EXIT 9/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BRETT | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRODY DEVELOPMENT | MARKETING CHAIR (ENTER 1/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN KNAUFF | HUMAN RESOURCES CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUMPHREY KWEMINYL | PROGRAM CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOURDAN DAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJI JAGABANDHU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA J JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN KELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT LINDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM NISWANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERNEST L SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEEPAK VISURAKAPALLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL GRINDLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE CASARES PRESIDENT AND | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $186,793 | $16,243 |
| PATRICIA EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $97,752 | $20,067 |
| JOHN CERVI CHIEF OPERATING | OFFICER Officer | 40 | $110,436 | $4,430 |
| JOURDAN DAY ENTER 0923 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASITY EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJI JAGABANDHU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA J JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUMPHREY KWEMINYL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LINDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM NISWANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST L SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| URSULA COTTONE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KELLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MORGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SHERWOOD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BOYD | DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KEEFER | PROGRAM CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BRETT | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN KNAUFF | HUMAN RESOURCES CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE CASARES PRESIDENT AND | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,909 | $15,968 |
| PATRICIA EDWARDS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $91,394 | $15,989 |
| JOHN CERVI CHIEF OPERATING | OFFICER (EFFECTIVE 1/23) Officer | 40 | $93,577 | $4,170 |
| JASON BRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASITY EDWARDS ENTER 0523 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJI JAGABANDHU ENTER 0922 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA J JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN KNAUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUMPHREY KWEMINYL ENTER | 05/23) BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLIN LITTLES EXIT 0922 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM NISWANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA OKINAGA EXIT 1222 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN WARREN ENTER 0523 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LINDNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| URSULA COTTONE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRODY EXIT 1222 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MORGAN | SECRETARY (EFFECTIVE 12/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON GIHA EXIT 1222 | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SHERWOOD | TREASURER (EFFECTIVE 12/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BOYD DEVELOPMENT | MARKETING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KEEFER | PROGRAM CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN KELLY | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORIE KRISTEL EXIT 1222 | PROGRAM CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNEST L SULLIVAN | HUMAN RESOURCES CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1515 INDIANOLA AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43201-2118
- In care of
- % STEVE VOTAW
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY GORDON, 1515 INDIANOLA AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43201
- Signed the 990
- AMY GORDON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (614) 294-2661
- Website
- WWW.DFYF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC
Mission
DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES, INC. (DFYF) MISSION IS TO BUILD AND INSPIRE HOPE, HEALING, AND RESILIENCE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOOL BASED SERVICES PROVIDES SCHOOL BASED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. DURING FY25, WE EXPANDED THE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SERVICE LEARNING WHICH COMBINES EDUCATION WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNER WITH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OHIO TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. STUDENTS IDENTIFY NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, DO RESEARCH, AND CREATE PROJECTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO THEM. DURING FY25, THERE WERE 1,079 STUDENT LEADERS WHICH PROVIDED OVER 26,000 HOURS OF SERVICE LEARNING.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O IN OCTOBER 2024, WE PROUDLY CELEBRATED THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRITTENTON COMMUNITY CENTER. IN THIS SHORT TIME, THE CENTER HAS BECOME AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR THE EASTLAND COMMUNITY, A PLACE WHERE YOUTH FIND SAFETY, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND OPPORTUNITY EVERY DAY. SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS, OUR CRITTENTON AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAM HAS TRIPLED THE NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. WITH OUR EXPANDED CAPACITY, WE ARE NOW ABLE TO WELCOME MORE YOUTH THAN EVER BEFORE, WITHOUT THE CONCERN OF TURNING ANYONE AWAY.IN 2024, THE CENTER RECEIVED THE BUILDING COLUMBUS BEST COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD FROM COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST AND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS' MERIT AWARD. THESE HONORS ARE MORE THAN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF DESIGN, THEY REFLECT THE LIFE-CHANGING WORK AND QUALITY OF CARE HAPPENING WITHIN OUR WALLS EACH DAY.Expenses $2,456,428 · revenue $2,539,738
- DFYF OPERATES TWO YOUTH CENTERS WHERE WE HOST OUR AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. LOCATED IN HIGH-RISK, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS, OUR CENTERS PROVIDE A SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH AGES 8-18. HERE, YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK CREATIVELY, TRY NEW EXPERIENCES, DEVELOP TOOLS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, AND GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS. DURING FY25, 322 YOUTH WERE SERVED AT THE TWO YOUTH CENTERS AND 14,700 MEALS WERE SERVED.Expenses $2,309,374 · revenue $1,112,512
- HOME-BASED OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. CLINICAL SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO STRENGTHEN BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING.Expenses $1,757,814 · revenue $2,107,462
- EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES HELPS PARENTS CREATE AND SUSTAIN HOME ENVIRONMENTS FROM WHICH THE CHILDREN CAN ENTER A SCHOOL READY TO LEARN. THESE SERVICES TARGET FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR TEEN MOTHERS. DFYF PARTNERS WITH THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEIR HEAD START AND PRENATAL PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING POVERTY. DFYF FAMILY SPECIALISTS WORK TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING HOUSING STABILITY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUED EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. TOGETHER WE ARE STRIVING TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SERVICES. DURING FY25, 552 FAMILIES WERE SERVED AND 1,916 DENTAL, VISION, HEARING SCREENINGS AND EXAMS WERE PROVIDED.OFFICE-BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE A RANGE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPROVING PERSONAL MENTAL HEALTH.Expenses $1,072,994 · revenue $1,087,555
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-4407642
- 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
- 1925
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,063,044
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,255,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,012,321 | $9,316,989 | $21,063,044 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,477,049 | $7,903,403 | $21,739,972 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,636,183 | $7,305,209 | $22,092,167 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,448,441 | $7,054,290 | $17,494,170 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 31-4407642).
Questions about DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC
- What is the EIN of DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC is 31-4407642.
- Is DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1925.
- Are donations to DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES 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 DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names AMY GORDON.
- Who are the officers and directors of DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,251 (DUANE CASARES PRESIDENT AND, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,012,321, expenses of $9,316,989 and total assets of $21,063,044 at year end.
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