irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KTHE YOUTH ENGAGING SENIORS (YES) PROGRAM IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM THAT USES THE TRANSFORMATIONAL YOUTH SERVICES OF GDS. BOTH YOUTH AND ELDERS HAVE IDENTIFIED ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AS MAJOR PROBLEMS. OUR GOAL IS TO AWAKEN SENIORS' JOYFUL MEMORIES WHILE EXPANDING YOUTH LIFE SKILLS.IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, GDS LAUNCHED LEADERS FOR CHANGE (LFC), A VIRTUAL AND SAFE HAVEN TO BUILD CONNECTIONS OFFERING EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT.
- #2 $0-TRAINING INSTITUTE.GDS PROVIDES INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINING FOR ASPIRING YOUTH WORKERS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY WORK WITH AT-RISK YOUTH.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Leaders for Change (LFC)
Virtual safe space offering emotional, social, educational, and career readiness support to youth; launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Training Institute
Provides internships and training for aspiring youth workers and mental health professionals on working effectively with at-risk youth.
Youth Engaging Seniors (YES)
Intergenerational program connecting under-resourced youth with seniors to reduce isolation, awaken joyful memories in elders, and build life skills in youth; expanded during the pandemic to include virtual engagement.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Leaders for Change (LFC) programRuns a virtual program that provides emotional, social, educational, and career readiness support to youth, helping them develop resilience and prepare for future opportunities.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Youth Engaging Seniors (YES) programOperates an intergenerational program that connects youth and elders to reduce isolation and loneliness while expanding life skills among youth. The program fosters meaningful relationships between generations through structured activities and engagement.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Youth Work and Mental Health Training InstituteProvides internships and professional training for aspiring youth workers and mental health professionals, focusing on evidence-based practices for effectively supporting at-risk youth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$215K88%
Program service revenue$30K12%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$15
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash$147K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$147K
Liquid reserves16.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +165.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY ALTHEIM | FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $36K |
board members · 6
- DANIEL JIMENEZ — DIRECTOR
- ELENA HUGHES — SECRETARY
- KEVIN ACEVADO — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROBERT SCHANZ — PRESIDENT
- SANDI GALAWANJI — TREASURER
- SANDY CHAPO — DIRECTOR
strategies · 2
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.
- Intergenerational Engagement Model 62 orgsmethodology: intergenerational_programmingBy connecting youth and seniors in shared experiences and memory-sharing activities, we reduce isolation and loneliness in older adults while simultaneously fostering youth development, because mutual storytelling and relationship-building create reciprocal emotional and social benefits across generations.shared approach: Intergenerational Connection →
- Virtual Safe-Haven Programmingmethodology: virtual_youth_supportBy providing virtual programming during periods of physical isolation, we maintain youth engagement and support holistic development, because accessible, consistent emotional and social support combined with career readiness components sustains developmental momentum and mitigates risks associated with disconnection.