# Youth Speaks Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94110. EIN 91-2134499. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Youth speaks creates safe spaces to empower the next generation of leaders, self-defined artists, and visionary activists through written and oral literacies. We challenge youth to find, develop, publicly present, and apply their voices as creators of societal change. Ultimately, we hope to shift the perceptions of youth by combating illiteracy, alienation, and silence, creating a global movement...

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912134499/202421349349309592/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 2023 | $5,083,905 | $2,936,682 | $9,383,494 | $8,481,012 | 23 | 106 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912134499/202421349349309592/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $7,595,998 | $1,881,568 | $6,788,247 | $6,085,331 | 22 | 140 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912134499/202241369349311649/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $1,236,358 (42%), management $1,340,763 (46%), fundraising $359,561 (12%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $4,833,242, program fees $159,423, investment income $85,402.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -18% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2023). 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: 15 of 160 youth development nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Revenue $2,871,702 is in the top 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 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
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Youth Speaks Inc's EIN?**

Youth Speaks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2134499. 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 Speaks Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Youth Speaks Inc in San Francisco, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Speaks Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Youth Speaks 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 Youth Speaks Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "Youth speaks creates safe spaces to empower the next generation of leaders, self-defined artists, and visionary activists through written and oral literacies. We challenge youth to find, develop, publicly present, and apply their voices as creators of societal change. Ultimately, we hope to shift the perceptions of youth by combating illiteracy, alienation, and silence, creating a global movement..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Youth Speaks Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Youth Speaks Inc reported total revenue of $5,083,905 and total expenses of $2,936,682 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.