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Youth Assistance

  • Richmond, TX
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1998
  • EIN: 76-0499248

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: Youth Development N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$111k (2020)

Expenses
$113k (2020)

Total Assets
$3.73k (2020)

Total Liabilities
$3.87k (2020)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2020

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 Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$111,167
Expenses
$113,150
Net Income
-$1,983
Net Assets
-$139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,191
42.5%
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 $63,976
57.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,819
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,938
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,730
Total Liabilities $3,869
Net Assets -$139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Comer (President) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $0 $7,819 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$93,322
Expenses
$95,595
Net Income
-$2,273
Net Assets
$1,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,253
38.8%
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 $57,069
61.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,920
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,700
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,126
Total Liabilities $1,282
Net Assets $1,844
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $10,920 $0 $0
Ellen Comer (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$77,044
Expenses
$74,582
Net Income
$2,462
Net Assets
$4,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,434
44.7%
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 $42,610
55.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,720
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,360
4.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,019
Total Liabilities $902
Net Assets $4,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $10,720 $0 $0
Ellen Comer (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$59,052
Expenses
$60,715
Net Income
-$1,663
Net Assets
$1,655
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,379
22.7%
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 $45,673
77.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,600
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,920
Total Liabilities $265
Net Assets $1,655
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $10,000 $0 $0
Ellen Comer (President) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,505
Expenses
$86,295
Net Income
-$3,790
Net Assets
$3,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,232
11.2%
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 $73,273
88.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,000
18.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,200
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,115
Total Liabilities $797
Net Assets $3,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Comer (President) $6,000 $0 $0
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $1,000 $0 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 31, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$122,504
Expenses
$130,633
Net Income
-$8,129
Net Assets
$7,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,636
3.8%
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 $117,868
96.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,200
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,100
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,630
Total Liabilities $522
Net Assets $7,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Comer (President) $0 $7,800 $0
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $0 $10,400 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,943
Expenses
$156,839
Net Income
-$7,896
Net Assets
$15,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,500
17.8%
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 $122,443
82.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,200
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,700
15.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,258
Total Liabilities $21
Net Assets $15,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Nicklas (Vice President) $10,400 $0 $0
Ellen Comer (President) $7,800 $0 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Harper (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,641
Expenses
$161,529
Net Income
-$6,888
Net Assets
$23,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,174
14.3%
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 $132,467
85.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,200
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,732
17.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,161
Total Liabilities $28
Net Assets $23,133
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Brown (Vice President) $10,400 $0 $0
Ellen Comer (President) $7,800 $0 $0
Lisa Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robyn Pietsch (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Roland Mitchell (Public Relations) $0 $0 $0
Theora Wright (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Harper (Board Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$189,393
Expenses
$193,658
Net Income
-$4,265
Net Assets
$30,021
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,053
31.2%
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 $130,340
68.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,200
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,410
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,980
Total Liabilities -$41
Net Assets $30,021

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$121,792
Expenses
$148,922
Net Income
-$27,130
Net Assets
$34,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,553
7.0%
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 $113,239
93.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,400
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,020
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,391
Total Liabilities $105
Net Assets $34,286

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,835
Expenses
$135,322
Net Income
-$25,487
Net Assets
$61,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,329
7.6%
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 $101,506
92.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,100
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,648
14.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,640
Total Liabilities $224
Net Assets $61,416

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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