YOUTH COUNCIL FOR POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

YOUTH COUNCIL FOR POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT

EIN 43-1562820 · Theater (A65)

What they do

The Youth Council for Positive Development (YCPD) Was Established In 1980 As A Vehicle for The Cultural Enrichment and Education for Ages 4 -17 Years. The YCPD Began As The Youth Component of The Organization for Black Struggle (OBS). The Mission is Tp Provide Academic Enrichment and Positive Socialization In A Culturally Sensitive and Safe Environment. The Intent is to Develop Youth Who Are Critical Thinkers Who Will Be Engaged In The Positive Well-being of Their Community. Our Programs Are Based On Maat Values and The Nguzo Saba Kwanzaa Principles.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

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$94.40spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$15.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$2.13in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$132,543

Expenses$125,123

Annual surplus $7,420 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Management and general$19,509 · 15.6% of expenses

Grants paid$235,175 · 188.0% of expenses

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Revenue$132,543

Expenses$125,123

Assets$266,572

Income$132,543

Contributions$132,475

Grants given$235,175

Average grant$235,175

Management and general$19,509

Accounting fees$10,750

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (3)

CHARLES MURPHYMEMBER

JAYLA HILTONMEMBER

MYISHA JOHNSONMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1993
Location: 1401 Rowan Ave, St Louis, MO 63112
County: St. Louis (city)
In care of: Jamala Rogers
Primary officer: Jamala Rogers, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(314) 307-3083

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: THURMAN L BROOKS CPA LLC
NTEE classification: Theater (A65)
IRS tax category: Theater
Grant-giving organization: Yes