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YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE INC
Hamilton, NY · EIN 141794108 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE O20 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · youthpolicyinstitute.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$222K
net assets
$969K
employees
1
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

To support the implementation of evidence-based programs through training, evaluations, and consulting services to benefit vulnerable children and families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Hamilton, NY that supports the implementation of evidence-based programs through research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance for children, youth, and families. Works in both the United States and Malawi, focusing on education, health, mental health, and community development initiatives. Provides consulting services to government agencies, universities, and community-based organizations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $44K
    Development of publicly accessible instruments to assess the literacy of beginning and independent readers in primary and secondary schools in high-need communities and to assess the impact of healthy relationship programs implemented in secondary schools in high-need communities. In addition, provided trainings of educators and other related program implementers in the use of these instruments.
  2. #2 $11K
    Technical assistance to evidence-based health and education programs in high-need communities to promote program effectiveness and sustainability.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

ACCELERATE
Early childhood program providing therapeutic, parenting skills, and cognitive development programming in a New York county.
Agroforestry Project in Mangochi District
Initiative combining agricultural and forestry technologies to address food insecurity, improve soil quality, and mitigate climate change through distribution of fruit trees, kitchen garden vegetables, and farmer training.
Malaria Eradication Support
Support for a Malawian nonprofit's evidence-based malaria reduction program including provision of bicycles for health workers and malaria treatment medications.
Partnership for Results
Inter-governmental agency fostering healthy youth development through community-wide collaboration, evidence-based prevention programs, and interagency databases.
YPI-University of Malawi Evaluation Program
Collaborative program providing training and financial support to University of Malawi graduates to conduct independent evaluations of local health and education programs, with technical assistance from YPI.
Youth Soccer Teams Support
Provision of soccer equipment, training, and safety gear to youth soccer teams in southern Malawi, focusing on four women's teams and the Chipoka Rangers under-20 men's team.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Program Evaluation and Impact Research 2 activities
    • Conducting independent program evaluations
      Conducts independent evaluations of educational, mental health, literacy, teacher training, school-climate, and preventive services initiatives across multiple U.S. states and in Malawi, including projects in Washington, D.C., New York, Ohio, and rural Central New York.
    • Developing and administering research-based evaluation instruments
      Develops, administers, and produces evaluation reports using research-based data collection instruments for education, health, mental health, substance abuse, and law enforcement programs in the U.S. and Malawi, with over 25 years of continuous operation.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 2 activities
    • Delivering health and economic development support in Malawi
      Provides bicycles and malaria treatment medications to frontline health workers, supports sorghum production through intercropping, and provides access to farm tools for resource-limited farmers.
    • Supporting community-led development in Malawi
      Supports community-led initiatives in Malawi focused on education, health, and economic empowerment as part of broader development efforts.
  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funding and supporting evaluation training for local researchers
      Funds and provides technical assistance for training University of Malawi graduates in evaluation methods, including evaluation design, data collection instrument development, and report drafting, supporting independent evaluations of local educational programs.
  • Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
    • Implementing agroforestry initiatives in Malawi
      Initiated an agroforestry project in Mangochi District, constructed a protected nursery with a brick wall and guard house, and plans to distribute at least 200 saplings within one year.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Implementing direct youth and family services in New York
      Delivered county-wide early childhood therapeutic services, parenting training, cognitive development support, school-based mental health prevention, substance use treatment, and inter-agency coordination in multiple New York school districts and communities including Auburn and Cayuga County.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing and supporting youth sports programs in Malawi
      Organized, equipped, and provided training for four women's soccer teams and the Chipoka Rangers, an under-20 men's team, in southern Malawi.
  • Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
    • Providing agroforestry training in Malawi
      Offers training to families in tree and plant cultivation, sapling propagation, and grafting techniques to support sustainable agroforestry practices.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Providing pro bono and low-cost organizational support services
      Offers pro bono and low-cost services in research, strategic planning, evaluation development, fundraising support, and sustainability planning to strengthen nonprofit and community initiatives.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Providing technical assistance to evidence-based programs
      Delivers technical assistance to health and education programs in high-need communities to improve program effectiveness, sustainability, and implementation fidelity.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting community adoption of evidence-based youth programs
      Assists communities in identifying, planning, and implementing evidence-based programs that support the positive development of children and youth.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$1K3%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$35K97%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$222K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$171K
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$969K
Cash$969K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$969K
Liquid reserves52.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -36.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Philip B Uninsky Executive Director 54 $120K
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Chipoka Rangers Partner — Under-20 men's soccer team receiving equipment and training support from YPI.
  • Empire Justice Center of New York State Partner — Consulted on legal and policy initiatives affecting vulnerable children and families.
  • New York State Child Care Coordinating Council Government — Consulted on child care policy and coordination efforts in New York State.
  • North Blantyre Relief Project Partner — Malawian not-for-profit implementing malaria eradication activities supported by YPI
  • Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Government — Consulted on initiatives related to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.
  • Rochester University Partner — Consulted on higher education and community-based initiatives.
  • Science teachers in area schools Partner — Collaborating with YPI to integrate agroforestry into school curricula.
  • The Ohio State University Partner — Collaborated on teacher training and education research initiatives.
  • University of Malawi Partner — Collaborates with YPI on a program to train graduates in independent evaluation of health and education initiatives in Malawi.
  • University of Malawi Partner — Consulted on higher education and community-based initiatives.
  • community-based organizations Partner — Works with community-based organizations to implement and evaluate programs for youth and families.
  • government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies to evaluate and implement social service programs.
  • institutions of higher education Partner — Partners with institutions of higher education on research and program evaluation initiatives.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Building Local Evaluation Capacity
    methodology: evaluation_capacity_building
    By strengthening local organizations' ability to conduct rigorous evaluations, we increase program effectiveness and access to funding because credible, locally generated evidence improves accountability, learning, and sustainability.
  • Community-Led Development for Sustainability
    methodology: community_led_development
    By placing communities in the lead role in designing and implementing programs, we achieve greater local ownership and long-term sustainability because solutions rooted in local knowledge and priorities are more relevant and resilient.
  • Evidence-Based Program Support and Implementation
    methodology: evidence_based_programming
    By supporting the adoption and implementation of evidence-based programs through training, evaluation, and consulting, we improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families because these programs are proven to be effective and scalable when properly adapted and monitored.
  • School-Based Mental Health via the MOST Model
    methodology: most_model_school_mental_health
    By implementing the MOST model in schools, we deliver integrated mental health services—including assessment, counseling, and family coordination—because a structured, evidence-based approach improves access and outcomes for youth in educational settings.