# Youth Leadership Institute of Erie

Youth development programs nonprofit in Erie, Pennsylvania 16507. EIN 27-3972170. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Developing high school students into leaders who are informed, motivated, and committed to working toward an improved quality of life and an improved community.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273972170/202333199349314223/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $208,329 | $431,931 | $286,122 | -$45,066 | 6 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273972170/202333199349314223/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $354,918 | $178,345 | $283,250 | $178,536 | 3 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273972170/202242169349300209/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $235,120 (54%), management $183,154 (42%), fundraising $13,657 (3%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $196,706, program fees $4,499, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -41% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2022). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 31 youth development nonprofits in Erie.
- Revenue $282,163 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Erie County, Pennsylvania: about 54,328 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 129 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Erie: 61 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/erie
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Youth Leadership Institute of Erie's EIN?**

Youth Leadership Institute of Erie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3972170. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Youth Leadership Institute of Erie a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Youth Leadership Institute of Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Youth Leadership Institute of Erie tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Youth Leadership Institute of Erie as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Youth Leadership Institute of Erie do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Developing high school students into leaders who are informed, motivated, and committed to working toward an improved quality of life and an improved community." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Youth Leadership Institute of Erie take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Youth Leadership Institute of Erie reported total revenue of $208,329 and total expenses of $431,931 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.