Nonprofit · EIN 81-0694849
YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION
Also known as YVWA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $548,987 | $863,495 | -$314,508 | $10,968,287 | $8,519 | $10,959,768 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $283,661 | $200,313 | $83,348 | $109,349 | $36,588 | $72,761 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ | $108,360 | $108,360 | $0 | $0 | – | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $548,987
- of which government grants
- $443,333
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $103,642
- Management and general (functional)
- $759,853
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,891,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,968,287
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,519
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,959,768
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $106,550
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,959,768
- Gross receipts
- $548,987
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrakhan Shegog | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
| WAYMON WILLIAMS | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JERRYL CHRISTMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| KEVIN POE | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| KEYON WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT LOYD | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAYES | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LAURYN WOODS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| ALISEAH MERRIDITH | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIE ASH | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| LAKEISHA MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrakhan Shegog | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Alfred Wilson Jr | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Andrea Cain | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Kim Paige | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Remy Johnson | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrakhan Shegog | President | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 300051, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130-0351
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Farrakhan Shegog, 1126 SUTTER AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130
- Signed the 990
- Farrakhan Shegog, President
- Phone
- (314) 328-9892
- 990-N for 2020 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: FARRAKHAN SHEGOG, PO BOX 300051, SAINT LOUIS MO 63130. Mailing address: 1126 SUTTER AVE, SAINT LOUIS MO 63130. Website: YoungVoiceswithAction.org
- Return prepared by
- JAYSON M THORNTON CFP
Mission
YOUTH MENTORING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; providing scholarships and promoting education, health & wellness
Program accomplishments
- MENTORING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUCATION HEALTH & WELLNESSExpenses $103,642
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0694849
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,968,287
- Income (IRS master file)
- $548,987
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- November 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $548,987 | $863,495 | $10,968,287 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $283,661 | $200,313 | $109,349 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $108,360 | $108,360 | $0 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: FARRAKHAN SHEGOG Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | August 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: FARRAKHAN SHEGOG Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | August 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: FARRAKHAN SHEGOG Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | August 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-0694849).
Questions about YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION
- What is the EIN of YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION is 81-0694849.
- Is YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION 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 YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Farrakhan Shegog.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YOUNG VOICES WITH ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $548,987, expenses of $863,495 and total assets of $10,968,287 at year end.
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