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Directions For Our Youth Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (B91Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$6.11M (2023)

Expenses
$6.29M (2023)

Total Assets
$952k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$881k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,109,563
Expenses
$6,289,117
Net Income
-$179,554
Net Assets
$71,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,109,563
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $384,699
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,445,859
54.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $952,413
Total Liabilities $880,695
Net Assets $71,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elisa Istueta (Executive Director) $179,855 $0 $21,637
Nana Apenteng (Chief Operating Officer) $143,503 $0 $18,049
Elizabeth Marrero (Director Of Operations) $105,236 $0 $17,791
Marisa Devincentis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rene Hamilton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Yaw Darkwa (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Fransisco Sanchez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucius Outlaw Iii Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christina Getz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Conroy Esq (Secretary Thru July 2022) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,850,348
Expenses
$5,546,999
Net Income
$303,349
Net Assets
$413,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,850,348
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $322,810
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,112,542
56.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,321,106
Total Liabilities $907,243
Net Assets $413,863
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elisa Istueta (Executive Director) $143,284 $0 $20,695
Nana Apenteng (Chief Operating Officer) $112,343 $0 $15,699
Marisa Devincentis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rene Hamilton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Paris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kim Conroy Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucius Outlaw Iii Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yaw Darkwa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fransisco Sanchez (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,635,564
Expenses
$3,712,353
Net Income
-$76,789
Net Assets
$110,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,639,342
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,650
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $872
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,455
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,000
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $2,363,348
63.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $821,757
Total Liabilities $711,244
Net Assets $110,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elisa Istueta (Executive Director) $134,628 $0 $12,605
Marisa Devincentis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rene Hamilton (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Paris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kim Conroy Esq (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucius Outlaw Iii Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,038,469
Expenses
$4,074,929
Net Income
-$36,460
Net Assets
$187,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,037,950
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $519
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $143,640
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,555,045
62.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $847,597
Total Liabilities $660,295
Net Assets $187,302
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nana Apenteng (Coo) $104,807 $0 $9,180
Elisa Istueta (Executive Director) $72,082 $0 $2,726
Sandra Paris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marisa Devincentis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rene Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lucius Outlaw Iii Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Conroy Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,567,414
Expenses
$3,609,085
Net Income
-$41,671
Net Assets
$55,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,567,414
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,235,188
61.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,341
Total Liabilities $257,404
Net Assets $55,937
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marisa De Vincentis (President) $0 $0 $0
Rene Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audra Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Paris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elisa Istueta (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Molnar (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,267,192
Expenses
$3,169,208
Net Income
$97,984
Net Assets
$97,608
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,267,192
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,206,367
69.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $318,385
Total Liabilities $220,777
Net Assets $97,608
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marisa De Vincentis (President) $0 $0 $0
Rene Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Audra Watson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Paris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynne Molnar (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,372,528
Expenses
$3,565,905
Net Income
-$193,377
Net Assets
-$376
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,372,528
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,195
1.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,517,612
70.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,600
Total Liabilities $128,976
Net Assets -$376
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ramik Williams (Executive Dir.) $34,195 $0 $0
Courtney Devon Taylor Esq (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marisa De Vincentis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandrika Ziths (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Paris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,856,890
Expenses
$3,664,918
Net Income
$191,972
Net Assets
$193,001
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,846,790
99.7%
Program Services $9,220
0.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $880
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,512,469
68.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $490,705
Total Liabilities $297,704
Net Assets $193,001
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Courtney Devon Taylor Esq (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marisa De Vincentis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thelma Ofori Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chandrika Ziths (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Paris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ramik Williams (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,692,268
Expenses
$3,779,916
Net Income
-$87,648
Net Assets
$1,029
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,620,245
98.0%
Program Services $69,455
1.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,568
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $168,439
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,453,713
64.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,847
Total Liabilities $275,818
Net Assets $1,029
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Carter (Former Executiv) $130,639 $0 $0
Barbara Prete (Interim Executi) $37,800 $0 $0
Abi Adeojo (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Devon Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marisa Devincentiis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Ortiz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Arvind Gopal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,768,633
Expenses
$2,731,558
Net Income
$37,075
Net Assets
$88,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,783,638
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$15,005
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,580
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,770,696
64.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,300
Total Liabilities $212,623
Net Assets $88,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Carter (Executive Direc) $100,394 $0 $7,186
Anthony Loscalzo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Abi Adeojo (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Devon Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marisa Devincentiis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Ortiz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Scott Chick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arvind Gopal (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Camille C Bent (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,217,342
Expenses
$2,149,054
Net Income
$68,288
Net Assets
$51,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,217,342
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,631
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,521,624
70.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $312,204
Total Liabilities $260,602
Net Assets $51,602

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$42,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,596
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $42,596

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,305,709
Expenses
$2,258,727
Net Income
$46,982
Net Assets
$157,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,305,700
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $138,919
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,425,161
63.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,376
Total Liabilities $130,780
Net Assets $157,596

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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