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YOUTHS IN NEED FOUNDATION INC
ELMONT, NY · EIN 394371701 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · youthsinneedfoundation.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$0
employees
—
mission · from form 990

CHARITABLE

profile · synthesized from sources

Youths In Need Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit based in Elmont, NY, focused on empowering disadvantaged youth through education, mentorship, and personal development programs. The organization provides academic support, educational counseling, and youth workshops that foster leadership, emotional resilience, and life skills. It serves youth locally and globally by removing financial barriers through scholarships, school supplies, and tutoring.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Counseling
Provides personalized academic guidance, goal-setting, and emotional support to help students navigate educational challenges and plan for future success.
Mentorship Programs
Connects youth with experienced mentors to foster resilience, personal development, and leadership through structured guidance and support.
Scholarship Program
Offers financial assistance to cover tuition fees and educational materials for youth facing economic hardship.
School Supplies Initiative
Distributes essential school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, and backpacks to children in need to support academic participation.
Youth Workshops for Personal Growth and Development
Interactive workshops focusing on leadership, teamwork, creative expression, and emotional intelligence to build confidence and life skills in youth.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College application and career guidance support
      Provides expert guidance through the college application process and offers support in exploring career options, academic planning, and social-emotional development to prepare youth for post-secondary success.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Community outreach and volunteer engagement
      Organizes awareness initiatives, hosts events to connect with underprivileged youth, and recruits and trains volunteers to expand local youth support services.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Community service and social responsibility initiatives
      Runs community service workshops involving charity events, clean-up drives, and eldercare visits to foster social responsibility and civic engagement among youth.
  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Creative expression and emotional well-being programs
      Provides creative expression workshops using mural painting, songwriting, and improvisational theater, alongside compassionate counseling to support youth mental well-being and emotional processing.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribution of school supplies and essential resources
      Provides school supply kits containing notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and other essentials to children in need to support classroom participation and educational motivation.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Educational and academic support services
      Provides educational counseling, tutoring sessions, and after-school academic programs to help students improve grades, strengthen study habits, and build confidence in learning. Services include personalized academic planning and support for organization and time management.
  • K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
    • Technical skills and career exploration programs
      Offers coding and technology workshops to build job-relevant technical skills and encourage academic or career exploration in STEM fields. Supports youth in building confidence and exploring career options.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth mentorship programs
      Provides targeted mentorship connecting youth with expert mentors for career advice, professional development, leadership skill-building, and personal confidence. Programs are designed to support both educational and personal development goals.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Youth scholarship programs
      Offers scholarships that cover educational fees and related costs for youth facing financial hardship, enabling continued academic pursuit. Supports youth in meeting school-related financial obligations to promote educational continuity.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Youth development workshops
      Conducts workshops in Elmont, New York focused on personal growth, experiential learning, and empowerment. Topics include mindfulness, self-awareness, decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and leadership development.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$38K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates on community service initiatives, exposing youth to hands-on service such as building homes for families in need.
  • Youseline Cherfilus Partner — Founded Youths in Need Foundation Inc. and leads its mission to support disadvantaged youth.
  • educational counseling master's programs Partner — Collaborates with master's programs to prepare aspiring educational counselors and support professional development.
  • local businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to strengthen community support networks for youth.
  • local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to expand resources and opportunities for youth.
  • ueniweb.com Partner — Hosts the organization's website and contact portal used for volunteer and donation inquiries.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Driven Ecosystem Building
    methodology: community_driven_engagement
    By mobilizing volunteers and forming partnerships with local organizations and businesses, the organization expands youth access to resources and opportunities because community-wide engagement creates a sustainable, interconnected support network that amplifies program impact.
  • Empowerment-Centered Counseling and Mentorship
    methodology: empowerment_based_counseling
    By using counseling and mentorship grounded in active listening and empowerment, the organization helps youth build confidence and resilience because trusting relationships and youth-led exploration of challenges foster agency and long-term personal development.
  • Experiential Learning Through Active Engagement
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging youth in interactive workshops, real-life scenarios, and rotational roles, the organization builds critical life skills and leadership capacity because active participation enables deeper skill internalization and self-discovery more effectively than passive instruction.
  • Personalized Holistic Support Model
    methodology: personalized_holistic_support
    By providing tailored educational counseling, mentorship, and essential resources based on individual youth needs, the organization fosters academic progress and personal growth because addressing both structural barriers and personal development enables sustained success.