EIN 02-0557010

Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
A non-profit international educational organization with partners in more than 60 different countries, Youth For Understanding is one of the world's oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange programs.
Also known as...
Sean Nelson
Total revenues
$5,328,739
2023
Total expenses
$5,380,696
2023
Total assets
$2,347,124
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at YFU USA

International program: international students ages 15-18 travel to the us from one of forty five countries for one academic year, semester or summer and live with a volunteer host family and attend school. Students are provided with ongoing support and orientation to help them have a successful experience.
Study abroad program: u.s, high school students, ages 15-18, travel to one of thirty five countries for one academic year, semester or summer and live with a host family and attend school. Some summer programs incorporate special activities such as language classes, excursions or volunteer work in addition to the homestay experience.

Who funds Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The William E Hixson FoundationPartnership To Provide Scholarships for Student Exchanges and General Operations While Students Are Not Allowed To Travel.$45,000
Kikkoman Foods Foundation2023 Scholarship Program$35,980
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$17,400
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at YFU USA

NameTitleCompensation
Scott MessingChief Executive Officer - June$89,915
Paula BedfordFinance Director
Jennifer McKendreeInterim C$101,320
Sean NelsonPast Chief Executive Officer
Eric BigaTreasurer / Board Member$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for YFU USA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,366,681
Program services$3,964,356
Investment income and dividends$-21,353
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$19,055
Total revenues$5,328,739

Form 990s for YFU USA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-02-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062019-12-05990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from The William E Hixson Foundation
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsEducational service providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairs
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3995 Fashion Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
Metro area
Saginaw, MI
County
Saginaw County, MI
Website URL
yfuusa.org/ 
Phone
(800) 833-6243
Facebook page
YFU.USA.Fan 
Twitter profile
@yfu_usa 
IRS details
EIN
02-0557010
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
119707
FTB Entity ID
2474811
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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