EIN 47-4098369

You Matter 2

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
You Matter 2 empowers youth by providing a safe space to develop positive relationships, leadership skills, and discover passions while giving them opportunities to serve their community. Their game-changing summer program offers enriching activities that promote personal growth, social-emotional well-being, and teamwork skills for middle school students. High school students can participate in Discover U, a dynamic college and career program complete with an immersive experience and college tour during spring break.
Total revenues
$322,794
2024
Total expenses
$337,518
2024
Total assets
$129,447
2024
Num. employees
1
2024

Program areas at You Matter 2

Discover u dynamic college and career program providing high school students with an immersive experience.
Juneteenth festival - clebration of african american culture as expressed through food, music, dance, and arts.
Game changers summer program for middle school students that provide enrichment activities in addition to engaging in fun and challenging activities that promote personal growth, social-emotional well-being, and teamwork skills.

Who funds You Matter 2

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wayfarer FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,975
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$69

Personnel at You Matter 2

NameTitleCompensation
Destiny WatsonFounder Chief Executive Officer$0
Tanisha KwaaningTreasurer$0
Christopher BrittenPresident$0
Opal RaySecretary$0
Kevin BradfordVice President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for You Matter 2

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$242,569
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$77,310
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,667
Miscellaneous revenues$1,248
Total revenues$322,794

Form 990s for You Matter 2

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-16990View PDF
2023-062023-12-08990View PDF
2022-062022-10-25990EZView PDF
2021-062021-11-05990EZView PDF

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Data update history
December 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,975 from Wayfarer Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2218 Hutchison Rd Ste 22
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
youmatter2.org/ 
Phone
(708) 996-0871
IRS details
EIN
47-4098369
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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