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International Youth Foundation reported $15.2 million in revenue and $16.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $78.42 went to program services, $21.58 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 93.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $304,783 (CFO & EVP). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 23% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $17MFor context, the median across 469 covered international, foreign affairs & national security charities: $89.04 programs, $8.28 management, $2.68 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $15M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$93.27 $14M
- Program service revenue$1.01 $153K
- Investment income$5.72 $869K
Other revenue was negative: −$16,285. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 78.4% | 86.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.6% | 8.0% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 93.4% | 96.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $304,783 | $341,362 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.82% | 1.06% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.7 | 7.5 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 19 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseInitiatives in the US and global programs: in 2024, iyf continued to empower marginalized young people in the united states through innovative partnerships and programs that build pathways to meaningful employment and leadership.the youth opportunity (yo) initiative - funded by mcdonald's - surpassed its global goal of reaching 2.2 million young people two years ahead of schedule. In partnership with 10 community-based organizations, the initiative reached 18,898 youth across the U.S., offering life skills and workforce development through iyf's passport to success curriculum. Over 81% of…
Initiatives in latin america and the caribbean: latin america and the caribbean remain at the heart of iyf's mission. In 2024, the organization transformed the lives of 55,923 young people, generating an estimated $2.76 billion usd in lifetime income increases.in mexico, the equipyouth program, supported by the caterpillar foundation, prepared 30,391 students across 62 high schools for it and advanced manufacturing careers, achieving a 74.5% job placement rate and training 528 instructors.the green generation mx program, supported by the tk foundation, designed and piloted three green-skills…
Initiatives in sub-saharan africa: since its founding in 1990, iyf has continued to support young people across sub-saharan africa to secure meaningful employment and lead the green and digital transitions. In 2024, iyf programs in south africa, ethiopia, kenya, and nigeria equipped thousands of youth with the technical, digital, and socio-emotional skills needed to thrive in the changing world of work.in south africa, the high gear initiative - implemented in partnership with the department of higher education and training and the national association of automotive component and allied…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO & EVP Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $257,693 | $0 | $47,090 | $304,783 |
| PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 05/24) Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $215,273 | $0 | $30,000 | $245,273 |
| DIR, STRATEGY & TECHNICAL SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,328 | $0 | $59,237 | $218,565 |
| CHIEF OF PARTY, PROPEL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $173,681 | $0 | $33,831 | $207,512 |
| PRESIDENT & CEO (UNTIL 05/24) Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,703 | $0 | $29,961 | $189,664 |
| DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,473 | $0 | $49,375 | $179,848 |
| DIRECTOR, DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,031 | $0 | $38,828 | $162,859 |
| DIRECTOR, YEO TECHNICAL ADVISOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,054 | $0 | $16,456 | $140,510 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from International Youth Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $740K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b19 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 558
- Volunteers Part I, line 618
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to International Youth Foundation totaling $2.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of International Youth Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, International Youth Foundation reported that 78.4% of its $16.7 million in expenses went to program services, 21.6% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does International Youth Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation International Youth Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $304,783, for the role of CFO & EVP (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does International Youth Foundation get its money?
Of $15.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 93.4% came from contributions and grants and 1.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is International Youth Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 38-2935397 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543189349305149 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423199349315502 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022 (amended), object 202443199349308639 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233189349311133 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123149349300422 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202023209349300492 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 38-2935397: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.