Nonprofit · EIN 86-1711656
YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $423,405 | $382,287 | $41,118 | $297,191 | $22,293 | $274,898 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $306,019 | $342,126 | -$36,107 | $253,090 | $19,312 | $233,778 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $351,233 | $230,777 | $120,456 | $275,690 | $5,804 | $269,886 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $350,110
- of which government grants
- $35,304
- Program service revenue
- $72,178
- Investment income
- $703
- Other revenue
- $414
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,155
- Other salaries and wages
- $62,026
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $211,933
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40,822
- Travel
- $15,541
- Program services (functional)
- $248,809
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,623
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,855
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $253,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $297,191
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,293
- Net assets, end of year
- $274,898
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $154,698
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $120,200
- Gross receipts
- $423,405
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ntxheb Chang | Co- Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $72,288 | $3,639 |
| Lee Vue | Co- Executive Director Key employee | 20 | $37,866 | $1,906 |
| Briellen Griffin | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Hadow | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Trysopiseth King | Youth Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Noah Vanhauwaert | Youth Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nou Yang | Board Chair Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Brown | Board Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Ortega | Board Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntxheb Chang | Co- Executive Director Officer | 40 | $59,593 |
| Lee Vue | Co- Executive Director Officer | 20 | $53,355 |
| Nou Yang | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Sally Brown | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Nancy Ortega | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Martheline Wallace | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrea Viniegra Uscanga | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nou Yang | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Sally Brown | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Lee Vue | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Nancy Ortega | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Martheline Wallace | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5500 38TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417-2107
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ntxheb Chang, 5500 38th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Signed the 990
- Ntxheb Chang, Director
- Phone
- (612) 644-8487
- Website
- https://www.yli-mn.org
- Return prepared by
- Diverge Finance Cooperative
Mission
The mission of Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) is to develop a new generation of leaders who are prepared to build a thriving Twin Cities area and drive positive change in the systems that impact youth.
Program accomplishments
- During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, YLI refined its youth programming, strengthened its institutional governance, and developed new partnerships. Key accomplishments include: Expanded Board of Directors; Partnered with Macalester College's student employment program to hire 2 interns and Right Track program to host 4 youth interns; Empowered youth action teams to research and develop 4 community projects and co-author a zine exploring liberation and culture; Developed a new programming component to introduce place-based field trips. YLI After School Leadership Program YLI served 40 youth. This was an increase over the prior year.Expenses $248,809 · revenue $423,404
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
- 86-1711656
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,191
- Income (IRS master file)
- $423,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $423,405 | $382,287 | $297,191 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $306,019 | $342,126 | $253,090 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $351,233 | $230,777 | $275,690 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $320,236 | $175,349 | $144,887 | 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 86-1711656).
Questions about YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE is 86-1711656.
- Is YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE 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 LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE 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 YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE 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 YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ntxheb Chang.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,288 (Ntxheb Chang, Co- Executive Director).
- How much revenue does YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $423,405, expenses of $382,287 and total assets of $297,191 at year end.
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