Human Services
(P300)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES INC
Financial strength (30%)
76/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
88/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
49
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
Founded in Chicago in 1959, Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, community-based services to approximately 2,500 underserved youth annually. Having supported more than 350,000 youth and families, YOS helps young people overcome challenges related to mental health, substance use, homelessness, and violence. Our mission is to empower youth and families to build brighter futures and face life's challenges with confidence, competence, and dignity.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
N/A
Total Revenue
N/A
Total Expenses
N/A
Net Assets
110
Employees
Program Expense Ratio
N/A
Fundraising Efficiency
0.0%
Operating Reserve
N/A
Liability-to-Asset
0.0%
Revenue Diversification
N/A
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 10,321 similar organizations
(United States, Human Services, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
79.0% | 85.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
19.1% | 11.4% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.8% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
842.6% | 134.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
3.7 mo | 8.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
42.0% | 14.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
89.9% | 93.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
12.9% | 7.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
8.6% | 10.7% |
P10P90
|
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|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
1.2% | 2.0% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
49 / 1000
Financial
84
Reliability
60
Effectiveness
70
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
0
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
84
Program Effectiveness (25%)
60
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
70
350,000 served annually
$214 per beneficiary
1 programs
180 staff
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 95% Data Complete
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOS has helped thousands of youth, and created safer, healthier communities. | 350,000 | $214.29 | — | Lifetime |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | 110 |
| 2023 | $8.7M | $8.6M | $2.6M | 79.0% | 233 |
| 2022 | $7.7M | $8.0M | $2.5M | 78.6% | 203 |
| 2021 | $9.0M | $8.8M | N/A | — | 209 |
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