EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION

KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921 (865) 637-3227 Est. 1991 EIN 62-1474791
O50Z - Youth Development 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.emeraldyouth.org

Mission

EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION SERVES URBAN YOUTH, ELEMENTARY THROUGH YOUNG ADULT UP TO APPROXIMATELY 25 YEARS OLD, THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF FAITH, EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES. EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JUST LEAD, A NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY MODEL WHICH IMBEDS YOUTH WORKERS TOGETHER WITH CHURCHES ACROSS THE CITY TO PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL, DISCIPLESHIP, SUMMER AND MENTORING EXPERIENCES; EMERALD YOUTH FELLOWS, A PROGRAM IN WHICH A SELECT GROUP OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE CHOSEN TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE MENTORING, CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND COLLEGE/CAREER GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO POST-SECONDARY TRAINING AND HELP THEM MOVE INTO THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP ROLES; AND EMERALD YOUTH SPORTS, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES THAT PROVIDES CARING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND PRE-GAME DEVOTIONALS, ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY CLINIC

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$500K
Recipients
2
Years Active
2024 - 2025
Avg grant: $250,000 Median: $250,000

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20251$400K $400K01
20241$100K $100K10

Sectors Funded

Education
2

Top States

Tennessee
2

Grantee Size Profile

$5M - $10M
2

Top Grantees

$500K

Grants Awarded · 2 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$10,622,087
Total Expenses
$11,537,641
Net Assets
$30,070,325
302 employees 300 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
2.6 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 13.4%
Expenses ↑ 10.6%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 82.8% Earned revenue 2.8% Investment 9.7% Other 5.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 80.1% Management 9.4% Fundraising 10.5%

Officers & Trustees (12)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
$10,622,087 ↑$11,537,641$30,070,325
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$9,367,489 ↓$10,430,819$30,873,437
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$21,054,784 ↑$9,518,744$32,108,040
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$5,485,195 ↓$10,690,505$20,880,884
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
$10,102,853 ↑$8,911,119$26,090,359
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$8,128,911 ↑$8,092,565$24,808,314
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$3,052,045 $6,214,594$11,594,957

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EIN: 62-1474791 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data