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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2024 Expires: January 2026

Kentucky Youth Advocates, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(502) 895-8167
10200 Linn Station Rd Ste 310
Louisville, KY, 40223-3823
https://kyyouth.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Kentucky Youth Advocates, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Kentucky's independent voice for kids. 

Year, State Incorporated:
1977, KY

Kentucky Youth Advocates is a multi-issue, statewide child advocacy organization and has worked for over 40 years to improve child well-being and public policies that give children the best possible opportunities for a bright future. As the lobbyist for kids, it works with legislators, the governor, and other elected officials to change and enact policies to benefit kids and families. It helps families through their case advocacy program where families receive vital information that strengthens their knowledge and empowers them to access needed services. It conducts research and data to determine how kids are faring across Kentucky and nationally and uses that data to develop policy recommendations. It helps mobilize advocates to act on behalf of kids and families through rallies, advocacy trainings, statewide partnerships and coalitions, and action alerts. It engages youth by training the next generation of leaders to advocate for themselves and their communities.

For the year ended September 30, 2022, Kentucky Youth Advocates, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program services $2,877,517
Total Program Expenses $2,877,517

Chief Executive
Terry Brooks, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Andy Parker

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Vice President, Wilson Muir Bank

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
29

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

In addition, Kentucky Youth Advocates is a Metro United Way member agency.% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 4.64%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Kentucky Youth Advocates, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Foundation and organizational grants $2,038,007
Contributions $543,242
Fees for service $537,901
Program income $131,085
Interest and dividend income $209
Total Income $3,250,444

Programs: 84% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $3,250,444
Total expenses: $3,423,004
  Program expenses $2,877,517
  Fundraising expenses $119,728
  Administrative expenses $425,759
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-172,560
Beginning Net Assets $3,036,768
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,864,208
Total Liabilities $304,659
Total Assets $3,168,867
Ending net assets as reported above include $1,388,871 without donor restrictions and $1,475,337 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $37,770 in property and equipment, net.

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