Civic Intelligence

Better Youth Inc

EIN 13-4166295 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

The mission of Better Youth Inc is to validate and develop creative confidence in foster and community youth ages 14-24 through mentoring and media arts training.

1465 Tamarind Avenue 216Los Angeles, CA 90028

www.betteryouth.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.5%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-9.8%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

46%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Down

$209,548

Down $22,682 (-9.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $38,268 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$209,548

Up $15,586 (+8.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,043,046

Up $328,821 (+46%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,027,685

Up $408,506 (+66%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$15,361

Down $79,685 (-84%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $25,145Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $25,1452019Assets 2020: $80,521Liabilities 2020: $39,756Net Assets 2020: $40,7652020Assets 2021: $65,684Liabilities 2021: $33,900Net Assets 2021: $31,7842021Assets 2022: $138,785Liabilities 2022: $39,610Net Assets 2022: $99,1752022Assets 2023: $232,230Liabilities 2023: $38,268Net Assets 2023: $193,9622023Assets 2024: $209,548Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $209,5482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$209,548
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$209,548
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $92,094Expenses 2019: $76,438Net Income 2019: $15,6562019Revenue 2020: $141,639Expenses 2020: $121,019Net Income 2020: $20,6202020Revenue 2021: $180,613Expenses 2021: $188,760Net Income 2021: -$8,1472021Revenue 2022: $374,784Expenses 2022: $302,865Net Income 2022: $71,9192022Revenue 2023: $714,225Expenses 2023: $619,179Net Income 2023: $95,0462023Revenue 2024: $1,043,046Expenses 2024: $1,027,685Net Income 2024: $15,3612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,043,046
Expenses$1,027,685
Net Income$15,361
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$209,548
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$209,548
Revenue
$1,043,046
Expenses
$1,027,685
Net income
$15,361
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.00$0.21$1.04$1.03$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.04$0.19$0.71$0.62$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.04$0.10$0.37$0.30$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.03$0.03$0.18$0.19$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.04$0.04$0.14$0.12$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.09$0.08$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,043,046
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Youth Mentoring, Training, and Development

We validate young people by developing life skills through mentoring and media arts training.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$216,230$193,548▼ $22,682
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$15,585▲ $15,585
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,000$15,000→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$232,230$209,548▼ $22,682
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$38,004$0▼ $38,004
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$264$0▼ $264
Total Liabilities$38,268$0▼ $38,268
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$193,962$209,548▲ $15,586
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$232,230$209,548▼ $22,682

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,000-$15,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sydnee StewartCEOFT$120,000$120,000
Larry HughesCFOPT$32,000$32,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Magali LamourelleChair
Robin MayemuraVice Chair
Naomi ManningBoard Member
Mark LaroucheTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$878,278
Program Service Revenue
$164,264
Investment Income
$22
Other Revenue
$482
All Other Contributions
$443,184
Change in Net Assets
$15,361
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$477,407
Other Expenses$340,635
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$209,643
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$209,435$77,214-$286,649
Grants to Domestic Individuals$209,643--$209,643
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$122,000$30,000-$152,000
Fees for Services Other$55,929$19,641-$75,570
Information Technology$58,909$1,417-$60,326
Occupancy$26,250$17,630-$43,880
Payroll Taxes$9,864$21,300-$31,164
Office Expenses-$30,305-$30,305
Travel$17,934$4,325-$22,259
Insurance-$18,672-$18,672
Fees for Services Accounting$5,400$5,400-$10,800
Other Employee Benefits-$7,594-$7,594
Fees for Services Legal$7,500--$7,500
Advertising$581$4,581-$5,162
Conferences and Meetings-$2,933-$2,933
Other Expenses$16,206$735-$735
Total Functional Expenses$763,956$263,729$0$1,027,685
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The CEO and CFO review the 990 before submitting to the IRS. A copy is made available to the Board”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Youth Inc
EIN
13-4166295
Phone
8003572535
Address
1465 Tamarind Avenue 216, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Signing Officer

Name
Sydnee Stewart
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8003572535
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sydnee Stewart
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
21
Volunteers
32

Preparer

Firm
Harrington Group CPAs LLP
Address
2698 Mataro Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
Preparer
Jason K Stelling EA
Phone
6264036801
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, line 2

“Registered Apprenticeship Program - RAP - designed in collaboration with industry experts, employers, and community partners. Our unique program is tailored for system-impacted youth aged 18 and over, creating a pathway to success for those with lived experience in the child welfare system. A youth apprenticeship combines on the job training with job related academic instruction in a curriculum aligned with a specific career pathway.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The stipends and awards are paid out to youth due to certain grants received that assist the foster and system impacted youth with support services as well as within certain grants that assist with their pre-apprenticeship tools and training.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Registered Apprenticeship Program - RAP - designed in collaboration with industry experts, employers, and community partners. Our unique program is tailored for system-impacted youth aged 18 and over, creating a pathway to success for those with lived experience in the child welfare system. A youth apprenticeship combines on the job training with job related academic instruction in a curriculum aligned with a specific career pathway.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The CEO and CFO review the 990 before submitting to the IRS. A copy is made available to the Board
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon written request.
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