YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INC
Mission Statement
Youth Development Organization, Inc. (YDO) is a citywide nonprofit organization that, by providing access to enriching activities and long-term mentoring support, seeks to grow a community of motivated students who are increasingly aware of their capacity for excellence. YDO invests heavily in individuals and fosters a culture of participation and learning that develops their strengths and helps them build personal stories of success, which YDO believes are essential for lives of pride and accomplishment. Through our offerings and collaborations, YDO students are able to participate in out-of-school enrichment programs with focus areas ranging from the STEM disciplines (robotics, Astronomy, Science Olympiad, etc.), to the performing and fine arts (musical theatre, creative writing, ceramics, etc.), and beyond.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
86.9% | 81.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
13.1% | 11.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 4.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
6.9 mo | 11.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
57.5% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
93.4% | 89.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-8.8% | 4.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
10.0% | 7.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-18.9% | 1.8% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.7M | $2.0M | $1.2M | 86.9% | 69 |
| 2024 | $1.9M | $1.8M | $1.5M | 90.2% | 51 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $1.4M | $1.4M | 86.8% | 40 |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $1.0M | $1.1M | 87.8% | 35 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $915K | N/A | — | 19 |
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