YOUTHROOTS EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICULARLY THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO BECOME CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN PHILANTHROPY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. WE EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS, CONFIDENCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS, RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS, COLLECT AND ANALYZE YOUTH-LED DATA, AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE SYSTEMS CHANGE. OUR PROGRAMS CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP, AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE, AND FOSTER A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL IMPACT
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$539K
+3.5% YoY
Revenue
$841K
+20.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$7K
+1309.6% YoY
Expenses
$806K
+27.2% YoY
About Youthroots
Based on IRS filings
Youthroots is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $539K in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $539,029 | $520,731 | $471,702 |
| Revenue | $841,424 | $695,807 | $640,357 |
| Expenses | $806,226 | $633,855 | $547,113 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,752 | $479 | $15 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA VAN DE GRAAPH | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | — |
| ERIN MCCLAIN | INTERIM EXEC | 40 | $52,000 |
| MIGUEL IN SUK LOVATO | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KATIE PETERSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LISA RUCKER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| STEVE SZYMANSKI | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JAVON BRAME | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRENT HUBBELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LAURA MANGELS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TEAH SELKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NINA VENDHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AIMEE YAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY YAN | YOUTH REP | 2 | — |
| NANDHANA VIVEK | YOUTH REP | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youthroots?
Youthroots is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $539K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Youthroots?
As of 2024, Youthroots holds $539K in total assets with $841K in annual revenue.
Where does Youthroots operate?
Youthroots has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Youthroots's EIN?
Youthroots's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1325457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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