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YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC ROCHESTER YOUTH FOR CHRIST INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 160821835 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · yfcrochester.org
revenue
$338K
expenses
$297K
net assets
$507K
employees
6
volunteers
40
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

CHANGE KIDS LIVES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS, LIFE COACHING, AND A LIVING FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth For Christ Rochester runs faith-based programs for at-risk youth, focusing on mentorship, life skills, and spiritual development. The organization serves middle school and high school students through sports, arts, and discipleship initiatives, creating safe environments for personal growth. Programs operate within city schools and community centers in Rochester, NY.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    ALL STAR SPORTS MINISTRIES IS A SPORTS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 11-19. THE PURPOSE IS TO CREATE A SAFE SANCTUARY WITH A STRICT CODE OF CONDUCT THROUGH RECRUITING HEALTHY FATHER FIGURES TO BE THE ROLE MODELS YOUNG MEN DESPERATELY NEED IN THEIR LIVES. BRINGING ENCOURAGEMENT, RECOGNITION AND CONSISTANCY FOR EACH PLAYER, THROUGH MENTORSHIP/COACHING AND TEACHING BASIC SKILLS, AND HEALTHY LIFE PRINCIPLES.
  2. #2 $0
    GOD'S GIRLS - A MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS PROGRAM AGES 11-14 THAT TEACHES YOUNG GIRLS THEIR PURPOSE IN CHRIST THROUGH MANNERS, ETIQUETTE, ARTS, LIFE SKILLS, HOME SKILLS, COOKING, SEWING, ETC., AND SOUND BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, INCLUDING A FOCUS ON ABSTINENCE. CURRENTLY RUNNING IN 3 CITY SCHOOLS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

All Star Sports Ministries
Christian basketball program for youth ages 11-19 that combines sports with mentorship, life skills training, and spiritual development in a safe environment
God's Girls
Program for middle school girls ages 11-14 that teaches biblical principles, life skills, etiquette, and abstinence through weekly meetings, tea parties, and summer camp
Parent Life
Support program for expectant and parenting teens providing mentoring, parenting education, life skills training, and material support through a Baby Boutique
YFC Performing Arts Academy
Program allowing youth to explore theater, dance, music, and technical arts in a Christ-centered environment with professional mentors
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 3 activities
    • 6-month discipleship and community program for middle school girls
      Provides a 6-month program for middle school girls to build community and learn about Christian faith, including life skills and biblical principles, implemented in city schools.
    • Christ-centered youth development programs
      Operates programs that help youth discover their identity and purpose in Christ through activities such as basketball, dance, and Bible study, including structured weekly and bi-weekly group meetings.
    • Social skills and etiquette development events
      Hosts annual events such as a Tea Party where students practice etiquette, communication, and interpersonal skills in a structured, faith-based setting.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • In-school weekly youth program
      Operates GG-3, a weekly in-school program available at two Rochester middle schools, providing social-emotional learning integrated with biblical principles.
  • Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
    • Mentoring and support for expectant and parenting teens
      Offers a 7-week mentoring program for expectant and parenting teens, including parenting and life skills training, personal goal setting, and access to a Baby Boutique for essential supplies.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • One-year youth mentoring program
      Operates a one-year mentoring program for youth, requiring adult mentors to have a valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation to support relationship-building and personal development.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Performing arts program for youth
      Offers a Christ-centered performing arts program where youth engage in theater, dance, music, writing, video production, and technical theater as part of their personal and spiritual development.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Safe youth center in downtown Rochester
      Provides a safe sanctuary in downtown Rochester where youth build healthy relationships with peers and adult mentors, supporting academic recovery and re-enrollment in programs such as the National Honor Society.
  • Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Summer camp program for middle school girls
      Hosts a summer camp focused on faith development, friendship, and personal growth for middle school girls through recreational and educational activities.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement and facility support
      Organizes one-time volunteer days for facility improvements, engages volunteers in clerical support tasks, and recruits individuals for grant writing and fundraising events.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
    • Youth entrepreneurship and financial literacy training
      Offers GG-2, a program that teaches entrepreneurial and financial management skills such as graphic arts and hair braiding to enable income generation among youth.
  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
    • Youth evangelism and outreach events
      Conducts youth evangelism rallies and events in the United States and internationally to engage young people in Christian faith, dating back to the 1940s.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Youth leadership and career development
      Engages former program participants as assistant coaches, referees, and volunteers, fostering leadership and service opportunities within ongoing youth programs.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth sports and discipleship programs
      Runs basketball programs for youth ages 11–19, including Friday Night Basketball and middle school discipleship leagues, combining structured games, spiritual formation, and mentor-coaching to promote life skills and character development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$338K
Contributions & grants$268K79%
Program service revenue$4950%
Investment income$1130%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$297K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$153K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$524K
Cash$158K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$507K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL HENNESSY Executive Dir. 40 $77K
board members · 5
  • ARNOLD SMEENK — BOARD MEMBER
  • CLARENCE TURNER JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY PASSERO — BOARD CHAIR
  • KATHERINE MCGILL — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAM IMBURGIA — VICE-CHAIR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Coach Felix Partner — Staff member or volunteer providing mentorship and intervention for youth in crisis.
  • Coach Felix Ortiz Partner — Program contact and coach for middle school skills and drills.
  • Kathy McGill Partner — Program Director leading the Performing Arts Academy
  • Lakeysha Evans Partner — Contact person for God's Girls Summer Camp registration and coordination.
  • Lakeysha Evans Partner — Program Director leading the God’s Girls program.
  • Monroe County Schools Partner — Collaborates with Monroe County Schools to implement youth programs, including the Parent Life Teen Parent Ministry.
  • Rochester Youth for Christ Network — Parent Life operates as a ministry of Rochester Youth for Christ
  • Rochester city schools Partner — Collaborates with city schools to deliver school-approved social-emotional curriculum integrated with biblical principles.
  • YFC Rochester Partner — Local chapter implementing Youth for Christ's ministry model in Rochester
  • local church Partner — Collaborates with local churches to reach young people and build sustainable youth and family ministry.
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.

  • Christ-Centered Mentoring for Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: faith-based_mentoring
    By integrating faith-based mentoring with structured activities and relational outreach, the organization fosters spiritual, emotional, and personal growth in youth because consistent Christian role modeling and biblical teaching provide identity, purpose, and behavioral guidance that support positive development and community contribution.
  • Integrated Faith and Character Development in Diverse Contexts
    methodology: integrated_faith_and_character_education
    By combining biblical principles with social-emotional learning and culturally adaptive communication, the organization promotes personal responsibility and spiritual formation because this integration allows youth to apply Christian teachings to real-life decisions and express faith within their own cultural frameworks.
  • Long-Term Relational Engagement Through Sports and Arts
    methodology: relational_ministry_through_sports
    By using sports and creative arts as relational bridges, the organization builds trust and opens pathways for spiritual and personal development because shared activities in safe, Christ-centered environments lower barriers to engagement, especially among at-risk youth.
  • Two-Generation Support for Adolescent Parents
    methodology: holistic-youth-empowerment
    By providing holistic mentoring and integrated services to teen and expectant parents, the organization strengthens family stability and youth self-sufficiency because addressing spiritual, financial, and physical health together builds capacity for responsible caregiving and long-term resilience.