Youth and Family Alliance
Also known as Lifeworks
Youth and Family Alliance reported $25.0 million in revenue and $22.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $71.69 went to program services, $22.82 to management and general costs and $5.49 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 91.9% of the total. Government grants made up 76.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $198,132 (FORMER CEO). 19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 49% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 71.7% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 22.8% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.5% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 91.9% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 76.6% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 7.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $198,132 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.89% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 19 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.7 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 27 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHousing and homeless programs:homelessness prevention services provide flexible financial assistance and light-touch case management for youth who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. These services and supports are made available to eligible youth served by other providers across the community. Total served equals 88.street outreach provides outreach and support services to youth experiencing homelessness. Street outreach operates a youth resource drop-in center where youth can access basic needs assistance, meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, showers, educational/support groups, bus…
Counseling programs:youth and adult counseling provides short-term counseling to individuals, families, and couples. The program utilizes a range of evidence-based service modalities, with a focus on helping clients build coping skills to more effectively handle the stress of day-to-day life. Total served equals 560.resolution counseling is dedicated to creating a safe community by ending domestic violence and advocating for relationships based on equality and respect. It offers psycho-educational groups for adults (male/female) who have been abusive toward their partners. Group goals include…
Education & workforce development programs:this program serves youth ages 16 to 26 who have not completed their high school education, with the goal of helping youth prepare for and pass the ged/high school equivalency exam. Total served equals 129.the goal of the workforce program is to help youth and young adults obtain meaningful employment. The program provides supported employment and supported education to youth ages 16 to 26, partnering with local employers, schools, and vocational training programs to ensure youth are able to pursue their self-defined employment goals. Total served…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER CEO Former, 40.00 hrs/week | $188,800 | $0 | $9,332 | $198,132 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $178,747 | $0 | $13,763 | $192,510 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $170,771 | $0 | $14,485 | $185,256 |
| CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $171,391 | $0 | $12,520 | $183,911 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $163,961 | $0 | $12,160 | $176,121 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,820 | $0 | $10,098 | $174,918 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,753 | $0 | $11,386 | $159,139 |
| DIV. DIR. MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,894 | $0 | $11,246 | $135,140 |
19 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Youth and Family Alliance (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $597K (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
FY2025 · 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–1b27 · 27 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 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5279
- Volunteers Part I, line 6559
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| THE SAFE ALLIANCE Sub-contracted services | $462,828 |
| ADAMSMARK CONSTRUCTION LLC Construction services | $220,387 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to Youth and Family Alliance totaling $287K 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 Youth and Family Alliance's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Youth and Family Alliance reported that 71.7% of its $22.2 million in expenses went to program services, 22.8% to management and general and 5.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Youth and Family Alliance pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Youth and Family Alliance reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $198,132, for the role of FORMER CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Youth and Family Alliance get its money?
Of $25.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 91.9% came from contributions and grants (including 76.6% from government grants) and 7.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Youth and Family Alliance a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 74-2137189 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202641499349300329 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202522279349302122 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202412259349301526 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202312279349301041 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202242279349304699 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202142259349301974 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 74-2137189: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.