The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc
To build a stronger, healthier community by providing the support necessary to strengthen youth and families.
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc at a glance
In short: The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $32K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $32,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $32,000
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $238,731
- -2.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Youth Alternatives (Special Friends) ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Alternatives (Special Friends) Cheyenne, WY | Passthrough from United Way - Special Friends | $32,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $238,731 | $126,430 | $41,424 | $32,000 | 1 | $4,247 |
| 2020 | $244,297 | $121,130 | $65,851 | — | — | $336 |
About The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc is a public charity, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc is led by Gina John, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Gina John
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Langseth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Beranek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Simpson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britney Reddy
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Smith
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Byrd
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Hunt
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Siltzer
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kent
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Seaberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margie Cook
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Mullikin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cheri Horn (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc
How much does The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc give each year?
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc gave $32K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc?
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc reported $239K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126K.
Where does The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc operate?
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc's EIN?
The Friends of Youth Alternatives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7364251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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