National Center for Youth Law

Oakland, CA, 94612 (510) 835-8098 Est. 1978 EIN 94-2506933
990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.youthlaw.org

Mission

For over 50 years, the National Center for Youth Law has put children and youth at the heart of the pursuit of justice. Guided by their insights, we use litigation, policy change, partnerships, and research to ensure that every child's rights are protected and every voice is heard.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
106
Total Giving
$7.0M
Recipients
106
Years Active
2018 - 2025
Avg grant: $66,894 Median: $47,500

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
202516$1.2M $76K313
202419$1.2M $61K910
202318$1.1M $62K99
202212$1.4M $113K210
202117$1.0M $61K710
202011$508K $46K47
201813$629K $48K130

Sectors Funded

Health Care
13
Education
13
Human Services
12
Youth Development
11
Crime & Legal-Related
11
Unknown
7
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
5
Community Improvement
4
and 4 more sectors

Top States

California
93
Washington
3
Kansas
3
Colorado
2
Michigan
1
Louisiana
1
Texas
1
Ohio
1
and 1 more states

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
35
$10M - $50M
30
Over $50M
16
$5M - $10M
9
$100K - $500K
7
Under $100K
1

Top Grantees

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CA - 5 grants
$498K
CA - 2 grants
$300K
Contra Costa County Office of Education
CA - 2 grants
$240K
$230K

Grants Awarded · 100 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$15,871,698
Total Expenses
$17,337,828
Net Assets
$19,325,259
109 employees 35 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
13.4 months Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 13.1%
Expenses ↓ 12.4%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 95.1% Earned revenue 1.4% Investment 3.5%
Expense Breakdown
Program 78.3% Management 12.7% Fundraising 9.0%

Officers & Trustees (22)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
$15,871,698 ↓$17,337,828$19,325,259
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$18,263,729 ↑$19,797,644$20,860,323
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$13,795,088 ↓$19,032,286$22,541,393
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$23,935,846 ↑$17,513,667$27,742,733
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
$21,981,853 ↑$14,930,539$21,320,554
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$13,914,890 ↑$11,933,187$14,269,240
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$13,027,915 $9,551,275$8,992,275

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EIN: 94-2506933 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data