YOUTH ON THEIR OWN SUPPORTS THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND CONTINUED SUCCESS OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN PIMA COUNTY. OUR VISION IS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ON THEIR OWN ARE EMPOWERED AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. YOTO PRIMARILY SERVES YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12 WHO ATTEND SCHOOL IN PIMA COUNTY ARE UNACCOMPANIED STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT LIVING WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL OR ADOPTIVE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS, AND ARE ON THEIR OWN THROUGH NO CHOICE OF THEIR OWN (FORCED TO LEAVE HOME). YOTO YOUTH ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (E.G., COUCH HOPPING, LIVING IN CAR, RV, OR ANY PLACE NOT MEANT FOR LONG-TERM HABITATION, ETC.) OR ARE SELF-SUPPORTING STUDENTS WHO PAY FOR THEIR OWN HOUSING AND MUST PROVIDE ALL THEIR OWN BASIC NEEDS. YOTO'S CHIEF FOCUS IS EDUCATION, SPECIFICALLY A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, AS A TOOL TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. GRADUATION RATES FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ARE EXTREMELY LOW DUE TO THE STRESS OF MANAGING THEIR DAILY CIRCUMSTANCES. OVER 5,600 K-12 STUDENTS HAVE BEEN IDEN
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.8M
+23.2% YoY
Revenue
$5.7M
+26.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$233K
-275.4% YoY
Expenses
$5.6M
+28.0% YoY
About Youth on Their Own
Based on IRS filings
Youth on Their Own is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $233K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,837,912 | $16,100,001 | $14,491,109 |
| Revenue | $5,664,489 | $4,487,213 | $5,117,655 |
| Expenses | $5,622,750 | $4,393,703 | $4,623,191 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $233,495 | $-133,108 | $143,860 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE BABCOCK | PRESIDENT | 1.85 | — |
| KATIE MAXWELL | PRESIDENT EL | 2.1 | — |
| PAOLA PONCE | TREASURER | 0.88 | — |
| LINDA MONTES-COTA | SECRETARY | 1.61 | — |
| ERIC DUPREE | MEMBER | 1.18 | — |
| RAGAN EDWARDS | MEMBER | 0.4 | — |
| TASHA GAMEZ | MEMBER | 0.98 | — |
| TONY HOYT | MEMBER | 1.28 | — |
| ALLEN KINNISON | MEMBER | 1.33 | — |
| AMANDA KIPPERT | MEMBER | 1.48 | — |
| SEAN MURRAY | MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| ANAHI ORTIZ | MEMBER | 0.58 | — |
| MARK PAPOCCIA | MEMBER | 1.4 | — |
| CORI RODRIGUEZ | MEMBER | 0.88 | — |
| ANTONIO RUBIO | MEMBER | 0.98 | — |
| GEORGINA SMITH | MEMBER | 0.68 | — |
| TONY SPEAR | MEMBER | 2.05 | — |
| JULIE STEVENSON | MEMBER | 0.88 | — |
| ELIZABETH SLATER | CEO | 40 | $139,685 |
| TODD BROWN | CFO | 40 | $71,651 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth on Their Own?
Youth on Their Own is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TUCSON, AZ. It holds $19.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Youth on Their Own?
As of 2024, Youth on Their Own holds $19.8M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Youth on Their Own operate?
Youth on Their Own has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Youth on Their Own's EIN?
Youth on Their Own's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0644388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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