Nonprofit · EIN 45-4153322
LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30324
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,345,400 | $2,067,964 | $277,436 | $2,116,056 | $418,366 | $1,697,690 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,043,970 | $1,849,018 | $194,952 | $1,972,654 | $561,559 | $1,411,095 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,356,768
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,749
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$35,117
- Other revenue
- -$35,117
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,502
- Other salaries and wages
- $920,336
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,280,382
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $91,986
- Depreciation
- $47,422
- Program services (functional)
- $1,660,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $208,455
- Fundraising (functional)
- $198,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,972,654
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,116,056
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $418,366
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,697,690
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $105,887
- Publicly traded securities
- $28,861
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,697,690
- Gross receipts
- $3,425,915
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANEA ALVAREZ | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $115,502 |
| KEVIN RYAN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CAREY SHERRELL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ROGER RUTKOWSKI | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| HERBERT BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GOODMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLOR LAUREN MILLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR PATRICK L RABER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR DONALD W SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA WEINSTEIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANEA ALVAREZ | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $114,417 |
| KEVIN RYAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CAREY SHERRELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ROGER RUTKOWSKI | GOVERNANCE C Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| HERBERT BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GOODMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLOR LAUREN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR PATRICK L RABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR DONALD W SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA WEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2585 CHANTILLY DR NE, ATLANTA, GA 30324-3712
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELANEA ALVAREZ, 2585 CHANTILLY DRIVE NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
- Signed the 990
- MELANEA ALVAREZ, Executive Director
- Phone
- (678) 856-7824
- Website
- www.lnfy.org
- Return prepared by
- Dogwood CPA Firm
Mission
LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH IS AN ATLANTA, GEORGIA BASED NONPROFIT (501C3) THAT EXISTS TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER (LGBTQ) AND ALL SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- THRIFT STORE: THE CORPORATE OFFICES OF LNFY ARE LOCATED AT 2585 CHANTILLY DRIVE INSIDE OF THE LOST-N-FOUND THRIFT (THRIFT STORE) STORE. IN ADDITION TO CORPORATE OFFICES THE THRIFT STORE IS A DONATION CENTER AND SERVES AS THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR MANY VOLUNTEERS, DONORS AND CLIENTS. THE THRIFT STORE ALSO HOUSE SEVERAL OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO HOMELESS CLIENTS BY LNFY CLOTHING VOUCHERS: LNFY PROVIDES FREE CLOTHING AND SHOES TO ITS HOMELESS AND AT-RISK CLIENTS. WITH A VOUCHER FROM THE YOUTH CENTER LNFY CLIENTS SHOP FOR THE APPAREL OF THEIR CHOICE. APARTMENT PACKS: WHEN CLIENTS ARE READY TO MOVE INTO STABLE AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING ON THEIR OWN LNFY PROVIDES MANY OF THE START-UP ESSENTIALS NECESSARY FOR A NEW HOUSEHOLD. APARTMENT PACKS INCLUDE: -POTS & PANS - DISHES -TOWELS -SHEETS AND LINENS -BLANKETS & COMFORTERS -SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES -FURNITURE (BEDS, COUCHES, DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS ETC.) -SHAMPOOS, CONDITIONER, SOAP, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES -CLEANING SUPPLIES. JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED IN THE THRIFT STORE, TO GIVE YOUTH A SOURCE OF INCOME AND VALUABLE WORK SKILLS.Expenses $763,282
- OUTREACH: THE LNFY STREET OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOMELESS LGBTQ+ YOUTH STILL LIVING ON THE STREET OR IN UNSTABLE HOUSING. THE STREET OUTREACH TEAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO UNSHELTERED HOMELESS YOUTH, TO LINK CLIENTS TO HOUSING OR OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES, AND PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT. DURING STREET OUTREACH THE STREET OUTREACH TEAM DISTRIBUTES WARM COATS, BLANKETS AND SLEEPING BAGS, SHELF STABLE FOOD PACKS, HYGIENE KITS, MASKS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT LNFY YOUTH CENTER. STREET OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO EMERGENCY HOUSING AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. YOUTH SERVICES HELPLINE: FOR MOST OF LNFY'S LGBTQ+ HOMELESS YOUTH CLIENTS THE HELPLINE IS THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT. HELPLINE COUNSELORS ASSESS AND TRIAGE YOUTH NEEDS, CREATE REFERRALS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND INITIATE THE PROGRAMS INTAKE PROCESS. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION/CASE MANAGEMENT: LNFY CASE MANAGERS WORK WITH CLIENTS TO DEVELOP LONG TERM INDEPENDENCE PLANNING, AND REFERRAL PLANS. CASE MANAGERS ARE ALSO ABLE TO PROVIDE RENTAL AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN INDEPENDENT HOUSING. THROUGH THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM LNFY HELPS CLIENTS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR EXISTING HOUSING OR TRANSITION TO NEW PERMANENT HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM IS RELIANT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. RAPID REHOUSING: RAPID RE-HOUSING IS AN INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES QUICKLY EXIT HOMELESSNESS AND RETURN TO PERMANENT HOUSING. RAPID RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED WITHOUT PRECONDITIONS - LIKE EMPLOYMENT, INCOME, ABSENCE OF CRIMINAL RECORD, OR SOBRIETY - AND THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES PROVIDED ARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE HOUSEHOLD. LAUNDRY: HOMELESS YOUTH CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO LAUNDRY SERVICES LOCATED AT THE YOUTH CENTER. THE LAUNDRY ROOM IS EQUIPPED WITH WASHERS (2), DRYERS (2), FOLDING STATION, AND COMPLIMENTARY LAUNDRY SOAP. ANY REGISTERED LNFY CLIENT WITH A REFERRAL FROM A LNFY CASE MANAGER CAN BRING UP TO FOUR LOADS PER DAY TO WASH AT LNFY FOR ABSOLUTELY NO COST. BECAUSE THE LAUNDRY ROOM DOUBLES AS A BREAK ROOM FOR THE THRIFT STORE EMPLOYEES IT IS STOCKED WITH COFFEE, TEA, WATER AND PASTRIES FOR CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES. SHOWERS: THE THRIFT STORE HOSTS THE DROP-IN CENTER, WHICH INCLUDES SHOWERS AVAILABLE TO YOUTH NOT IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. WITH A REFERRAL FROM AN LNFY CASE MANAGER, YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE, CLEAN, SHOWER FACILITIES, STOCKED WITH COMPLIMENTARY TOILETRIES AND CLEAN LINENS. FOOD PANTRY: MANAGED BY THE THRIFT STORE, LNFY MAINTAINS A 500 SQUARE FEET FOOD PANTRY WHICH SUPPLIES MOST OF THE FOOD SERVED AT THE YOUTH SERVICES CENTER, THE YOUTH HOUSE, AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE SHELF STABLE OUTREACH FOOD PACKS. WITH A REFERRAL FROM A CASE MANAGER OR AN APARTMENT PACK VOUCHER LNFY CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH STARTING PANTRIES FOR NEW STABLE AND INDEPENDENT HOMES.Expenses $472,537
- EMERGENCY SERVICES: THE EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE THE FIRST STEP IN THE CONTINUUM OF ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND ENABLE HOMELESS YOUTH AS THEY MOVE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AND STABLE HOUSING. EMERGENCY HOUSING: LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH PROVIDES THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE HOUSING NEEDS OF HOMELESS YOUTHS, UP TO 90 DAYS, OR UNTIL OUR CASE MANAGERS LOCATE A STABLE ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE CLIENT. DURING THE CLIENT'S TIME AT LOST-N-FOUND EMERGENCY HOUSE, YOUTH HAVE 3 SQUARE MEALS PER DAY, CLOTHING, AND THE RANGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE LNFY YOUTH CENTER. WHILE IN THE 90-DAY EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM; YOUTH ARE REQUIRED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT, SAVE 60% OF THEIR EARNINGS, ABSTAIN FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, MEET TWICE PER WEEK WITH CASE MANAGERS, AND COMPLY WITH ALL CURFEWS AND RULES OF THE HOUSE. OUTSIDE EMERGENCY HOUSING: LGBTQ+ YOUTH REPRESENT THOUSANDS OF THE YOUTH LIVING ON THE STREETS IN ATLANTA. BECAUSE OF LIMITED SPACE IN LNFY'S HOUSING PROGRAM IT IS OFTEN NECESSARY TO HOUSE YOUTH IN OTHER FACILITIES UNTIL A BED BECOMES AVAILABLE IN THE YOUTH HOUSE OR IN A MORE LONG-TERM PARTNER FACILITY DEPENDING ON AVAILABLE FUNDS, LNFY WILL PAY FOR UP TO 1 MONTH OF HOUSING AT OUTSIDE SHELTERS WHILE CLIENTS WORK WITH CASE MANAGEMENT STAFF TO IDENTIFY MORE STABLE HOUSING. HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES CENTER (YOUTH CENTER): THE YOUTH CENTER IS FIRST AND FOREMOST A SAFE HAVEN WHICH PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, LUNCH, DINNER, HYGIENE KITS, SHELF STABLE FOOD PACKS, CLOTHING VOUCHERS, LOST ID DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LINKAGE TO HEALTHCARE, LINKAGE TO MENTAL HEALTHCARE, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS THE YOUTH HOUSE (FOR OVERNIGHT SERVICES). LNFY ALSO PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND SERVICES RELATED TO COVID SAFETY. THE YOUTH CENTER ALLOWS YOUTH TO GET OFF THE STREETS FOR UP TO 12 HOURS PER DAY TAKE A BREAK FROM HOMELESSNESS. CLIENTS CAN REST, CHARGE THEIR PHONES, USE THE RESTROOM, USE THE INTERNET, HAVE A HOT CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA, AND TALK TO A STAFF MEMBER.Expenses $424,871
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4153322
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,116,056
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,425,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,345,400 | $2,067,964 | $2,116,056 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,043,970 | $1,849,018 | $1,972,654 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,909,709 | $1,551,046 | $1,897,214 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 45-4153322).
Questions about LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC
- What is the EIN of LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC is 45-4153322.
- Is LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH 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 LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELANEA ALVAREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,502 (MELANEA ALVAREZ, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LOST-N-FOUND YOUTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,345,400, expenses of $2,067,964 and total assets of $2,116,056 at year end.
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