Youth Forward
Youth Forward
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More about this organization
Mission
Youth Forward is creating smart solutions to improve the health, education and wellbeing of our most vulnerable children and youth. To help all kids reach their potential, we must take into account that one size doesn't fit all; some kids face greater obstacles than others and need additional support. We need to consider how the realities of poverty, racism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination affect our children and youth and the systems that support them. By lifting up all children, we build stronger families and communities.
About
In 2018, Youth Forward accomplished the following in the local community of Sacramento where the organization is based:Educated high school students at George Washington Carver High and youth leaders from local nonprofits regarding the health impacts of marijuana use and the racialized history of marijuana policy.Raised awareness of health issues associated with marijuana use by pregnant women and adolescents and educated City Council members about local policies to protect these populations. Worked with the District Attorney and City Council to clear or reduce the criminal records of over 6,000 Sacramento residents with prior marijuana convictions.Led the planning process for a youth leadership summer training camp with Brown Issues Forum, a latino student organization. Co-led a coalition of youth organizations in developing a campaign that seeks to require the City of Sacramento to invest more of its unrestricted funding in children and youth services. In addition to working in Sacramento, Youth Forward built a statewide network of youth and racial justice organizations and accomplished the following:Shaped the implementation of the Community Reinvestment grants program, a new $50 million grant program funded by state cannabis tax revenues that supports nonprofits and local health departments in providing services to communities impacted by the War on Drugs.Educated over 100 nonprofit organizations on opportunities to expand services for the prevention and treatment of youth substance abuse through accessing new state funding sources created by cannabis tax revenues.Held a legislative staff briefing on the health impacts of marijuana use at the State Capitol. To date this has been the only briefing on health issues associated with marijuana use for legislative staff. Advocated for legislation in the areas of records expungement and public health. Finally, Youth Forward provided consulting support to a youth leadership effort in Solano County that is working to increase mental health supports for students on school campuses.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The specific purpose of this corporation is to support the needs of disadvantaged children, youth and families through education, research and community-based activities.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The specific purpose of this corporation is to support the needs of disadvantaged children, youth and families through education, research and community-based activities.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 2411 15TH STREET A, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95818.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 2 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $61,521.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2017.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $144,688 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,802 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.