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TRUST FOR YOUTH AND CHILD LEADERSHIP TYCL INTERNATIONAL INC
New York, NY · EIN 832836964 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O99 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · tyclinternational.org
revenue
$61K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$15K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO DEVELOP CHILDREN AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO HUMAN, CHILD TRAFFICKING. TO BUILD RELATIONASHIP AND MENTORSHIP WITHOUT BORDERS. TO ACCESS THE TOOLS NECCESSARY TO TRANSFORM THEIR OWN LIVES

profile · synthesized from sources

TRUST FOR YOUTH AND CHILD LEADERSHIP TYCL INTERNATIONAL INC supports youth leadership and mental health through creative arts programs and small grants. It operates youth mental health initiatives in the United States, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania, while providing flexible funding and accompaniment to youth-led organizations in the Global South. The organization emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices and centers youth voice in addressing issues like mental health, environmental action, and digital safety.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Creative Arts for Positive Mental Health
U.S.-based program offering creative arts camps, school and community workshops, and virtual/hybrid sessions that use art, storytelling, and music to support youth mental health and build emotional resilience.
Youth Innovation Grants
Grant program providing flexible funding and accompaniment to youth-led organizations in the Global South working on mental health, environmental action, digital safety, and community organizing.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy through UN engagement and global initiatives
      Holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2018 and launched the Three Zeros initiative to eliminate youth suicide, violence against children, and environmental harm.
  • Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
    • Conducting research and publishing impact reports on youth empowerment
      Published a 10-year impact report (2011–2021) documenting outcomes in youth empowerment and community strengthening, based on program data and engagement assessments.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding youth-led community change through small grants
      Provides small grants that place trust and resources directly in the hands of youth leaders to support community change, with a focus on flexible funding and accompaniment for early-stage, youth-led projects globally.
  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Implementing trauma-informed, youth-centered mental health programs
      Implements culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and youth-co-designed mental health programs in the United States, India, Colombia, and South Africa, including virtual and hybrid formats, offering creative arts camps, workshops, and peer leadership opportunities to build emotional resilience and foster belonging.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating youth clubs and school-based programs for education and safety
      Founded and operates village youth clubs in Puducherry, India, and conducts school sessions and community programs that have reached thousands of young people, aiming to keep children in school, safe, and expand their aspirations.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth leadership development to combat human and child trafficking
      Develops youth leadership mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to address human and child trafficking issues.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distributing free youth development and educational resources
      Produces and shares original digital content—including text, images, videos, and educational materials—for free download and non-commercial sharing to support youth development and program engagement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • SHELLY WADE — Trustee
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • American Institute of Indian Studies Government — Names Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan as Pradeep Mehendiratta Fellow for 2025-26
  • Carly Johnson Partner — Teaching artist collaborating with TYCL International on the Virtual Creative Arts Camp and co-creation of program content.
  • Colombia Partner — Implements youth mental health programs in collaboration with youth in Colombia.
  • Community and youth organization Partner — Collaborates with community and youth organizations to strengthen youth-led programs.
  • Corporate Partner — Engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives to support youth leadership and innovation.
  • Creative arts program Partner — Partners on creative arts programming to uplift youth-led community solutions.
  • India Partner — Implements youth mental health programs in collaboration with youth in India.
  • Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania Government — Appoints Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan as Senior Fellow
  • Mental health program Partner — Collaborates on mental health programming to support youth leaders.
  • Rachael Bettencourt Partner — Collaborator working with Carly Johnson and TYCL International on artistic programming and creative content development.
  • Research organization Partner — Partners on research and public interest technology initiatives to support youth-led change.
  • School Partner — Collaborates with schools to support youth-led programs and co-create safe spaces.
  • School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania Government — Hosts Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan as Research Assistant Professor and Co-Director of SAFELab
  • South Africa Partner — Implements youth mental health programs in collaboration with youth in South Africa.
  • State of New York Government — Governing jurisdiction for the organization's legal terms and dispute resolution.
  • Teachers College, Columbia University Government — Alma mater of Ms. Sarah Rhen Lamade where she completed her MA in Arts Administration
  • United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, enabling engagement in UN policy processes.
  • United States Government — Implements youth mental health programs in partnership with local youth in the United States.
  • University Partner — Partners with universities to expand youth-led innovation and community solutions.
  • Youth-led organizations in the Global South Partner — TYCL partners with youth-led organizations and informal groups in the Global South to fund and support locally designed projects.
  • businesses Partner — Collaborates with businesses that support youth-led innovation and community-rooted solutions.
  • nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with nonprofits that support youth-led innovation and community-rooted solutions.
  • research institutions Partner — Collaborates with research institutions on learning exchange and research collaboration related to youth-led innovation.
  • schools Partner — Collaborates with schools that support youth-led innovation and community-rooted solutions.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Co-Created Equitable Partnerships Using the 3Cs Model
    methodology: 3Cs_model
    By applying a Connect, Collaborate, Co-Create framework, we build decolonized and equitable partnerships because it ensures mutual respect and shared power between organizations and artists or communities.
  • Holistic Youth Development with Integrated Support
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By integrating mental, emotional, and spiritual support into youth leadership development, we address root causes of vulnerability such as human trafficking because holistic well-being enables sustained engagement and resilience.
  • Trust-Based, Lived-Experience-Centered Grantmaking
    methodology: trust_based_philanthropy
    By prioritizing lived experience, community insight, and commitment over formal credentials in funding decisions, we produce more equitable and effective outcomes because it shifts power to grassroots leaders who best understand their contexts.
  • Youth-Led Design in Mental Health Programming
    methodology: youth_led_design
    By centering youth voice, belonging, and creativity in the design and delivery of mental health services, we produce greater engagement and resilience because programs are co-created with those they serve, ensuring cultural relevance and trauma-informed care.
  • Youth-Led Innovation Model
    methodology: youth_led_innovation
    By empowering young people to identify community needs, design solutions, and lead implementation—supported by flexible resources and trust—we produce sustainable, culturally grounded change because it centers lived experience and removes top-down barriers to innovation.