# Directions for Youth & Families Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio 43201. EIN 31-4407642. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/314407642-directions-for-youth-and-families-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Dfyf provides mental and behavioral health services to youth and families in central ohio.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/314407642/202610999349300506/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1925
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $8,012,321 | $9,316,989 | $21,063,044 | $20,334,202 | 156 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/314407642/202610999349300506/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $8,477,049 | $7,903,403 | $21,739,972 | $21,099,156 | 146 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/314407642/202520909349300617/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $10,636,183 | $7,305,209 | $22,092,167 | $20,337,156 | 139 | 300 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/314407642/202431319349301238/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $7,448,441 | $7,054,290 | $17,494,170 | $16,729,800 | 119 | 240 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/314407642/202320809349300132/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $9,924,200 | $6,987,841 | $18,208,154 | $16,912,346 | 147 | 239 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/314407642/202221369349307907/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $7,596,610 (82%), management $1,280,498 (14%), fundraising $439,881 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $1,240,363, program fees $6,847,267, investment income -$44,149.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -5% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). 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 173 youth development nonprofits in Columbus.
- Revenue $8,012,321 is in the top 10% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Franklin County, Ohio: about 311,601 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
- 691 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Columbus: 20 camps, 534 licensed child care centers, 31 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/columbus
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Directions for Youth & Families Inc's EIN?**

Directions for Youth & Families Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4407642. 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 Directions for Youth & Families Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Directions for Youth & Families Inc in Columbus, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1925. 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 Directions for Youth & Families Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Directions for Youth & Families Inc 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 Directions for Youth & Families Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Dfyf provides mental and behavioral health services to youth and families in central ohio." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Directions for Youth & Families Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Directions for Youth & Families Inc reported total revenue of $8,012,321 and total expenses of $9,316,989 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.