ELEVATE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, COMPETENCE, AND CONFIDENCE AS YOUTH CREATE THEIR PATH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE AND INTO ADULTHOOD.ELEVATE PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT VERMONT. ELEVATE'S PHILOSOPHY IS ONE THAT RESPECTS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ENCOURAGES EACH ONE TO FIND AND BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND UNIQUE GIFTS. USING A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT APPROACH, OUR DEDICATED STAFF WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH TO IDENTIFY THE DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORTS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS, RATHER THAN ON ELIMINATING THE FACTORS THAT PROMOTE FAILURE.
Key facts about Elevate Youth Services Inc
- EIN
- 03-0262162
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,959,387
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $97,969
- Median grant
- $31,773
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,624,673
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Elevate Youth Services Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Elevate Youth Services Inc's 20 itemized 2024 grants were Vermont (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (3 grants), Brattleboro, VT (2 grants) and Montpelier, VT (2 grants). None of its 20 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Programs" (13 grants) and "Youth Services" (6 grants).
Is Elevate Youth Services Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $37K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+790.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$98K
+21.9% YoY
About Elevate Youth Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Elevate Youth Services Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Barre, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $2.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,624,673 | $182,379 | $39,132 |
| Revenue | $5,161,704 | $4,575,686 | $5,148,821 |
| Expenses | $4,743,528 | $4,532,439 | $5,134,287 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $12 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Easter Seals Vermont Inc ($370,000), Northeast Kingdom Youth Services ($340,550), Spectrum Youth Services Inc ($337,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EASTER SEALS VERMONT INC Berlin, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $370,000 |
| NORTHEAST KINGDOM YOUTH SERVICES St Johnsbury, VT | YOUTH SERVICES | $340,550 |
| SPECTRUM YOUTH SERVICES INC Burlington, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $337,500 |
| YOUTH SERVICES OF WINDHAM COUNTY Brattleboro, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $285,209 |
| FAMILY CENTER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY Montpelier, VT | YOUTH SERVICES | $122,702 |
| NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ACTION Newport, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $113,527 |
| SUNRISE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Bennington, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| LAMOILLE RESTORATIVE CENTER Hyde Park, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $71,750 |
| SPRINGFIELD SUPPORTED HOUSING Springfield, VT | YOUR PROGRAMS | $42,125 |
| VERMONT STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY Montpelier, VT | YOUTH SERVICES | $36,675 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Lawrence | Chair | 2 | — |
| Linda Babic | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Paul Richardson | Director | 1 | — |
| David Batchelder | Director | 1 | — |
| Peter Cobb | Director | 1 | — |
| Christina Farnham | Director | 1 | — |
| Kreig Pinkham | Executive Di | 40 | $83,132 |
| Favor Ellis | Executive Di | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elevate Youth Services Inc?
Elevate Youth Services Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Barre, VT. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Elevate Youth Services Inc?
As of 2024, Elevate Youth Services Inc holds $1.6M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Elevate Youth Services Inc operate?
Elevate Youth Services Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does Elevate Youth Services Inc award?
In 2024, Elevate Youth Services Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $98K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Elevate Youth Services Inc's EIN?
Elevate Youth Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0262162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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