EIN 94-3180825

Yr Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
265
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Youth Radio dba Yr Media trains a group of diverse young people in digital media and technology through partnering with industry professionals. Students learn to produce marketable media for massive audiences, resulting in award-winning journalism that reaches tens of millions annually. The organization educates 14-24 year olds from traditionally under-resourced and underrepresented communities in areas including media, music, and technology through six months of intensive engagement.
Also known as...
Youth Radio
Total revenues
$2,428,618
2023
Total expenses
$9,011,230
2023
Total assets
$5,391,184
2023
Num. employees
265
2023

Program areas at Yr Media

Youth Radio dba Yr Media partners professional journalists and content creators with Youth, mostly in underrepresented and under-resourced communities, to produce award-winning journalism that reaches audiences in the tens of millions annually. Yr Media distributes digital and broadcast content through outlets including the huffington post, new york times, medium, teen vogue, pbs, a range of local public Radio stations and npr. Yr Media produces high-impact content on a range of issues including Youth employment, juvenile justice, health, education, arts/culture and science, Yr Media's content has won more than 60 of journalism's most prestigious awards, including two george foster peabody awards and four edward r. murrow awards.arts pathwayyouth Radio dba Yr Media's arts pathway provides participants with dynamic opportunities to work alongside professional artists to learn and create music. Yr Media uses the arts to expand the experience of participants, engage the community, and provide a bridge to sustainable employment. The work is showcased through platforms including digital, social and broadcast Media, performance venues, gallery spaces, museums, and non-traditional art spaces.
Wraparound support services (case management and mental health, academic advisement, and nutrition). Academic and career advising: Yr Media helps students reach their academic and career goals through training, professional opportunities, workshops, field trips, and guest speakers. Case management and mental health services: every Yr Media participant has access to mental and physical wellness support designed to help them manage challenges in all areas of their lives through case management. By providing wraparound support services to our young people and supporting them in examining their own experiences, our process promotes resilience and self-sufficiency. Case managers connect young people to external resources and support as needed, including housing, healthcare, legal support and more.nutrition: Yr Media provides students with healthy food options. Historically, daily snacks and weekly meals are served and there is also mobile pantry support offered for young people experiencing food insecurity.
Digital Media and technology educationyouth Radio dba Yr Media educates 14-24 year olds from traditionally under-resourced and underrepresented communities in areas including Media, music, and technology. Yr Media students engage in six months of intensive Media and technical education and on-the-job training. In the first three months of training, students survey journalism, audio/music production and multimedia skills. Students who advance to the second three months of training, focus on a single track for the session, and graduate with a final project and polished resume. Upon completion of six months of paid training, students are eligible for paid internships within one of Yr Media's programs/departments. Interns work alongside industry professionals to polish their skill sets in production, tech and engineering, Media education, or administration. Working together, they hone their professional skills. Interns are hired through a competitive application process and complete either a three- or six-month employment opportunity. Currently, Yr Media provides Media education and employment opportunities to more than 250 young people annually.

Who funds Yr Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The California EndowmentStrengthening Youth Voice for Health Equity: To Support the Collective Narrative Infrastructure of Youth Media Voices Throughout California While Continuing Legacy Efforts of Skill Building, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Collective Impact To Support Youth Journalists in Uplifting Health Equity Issues.$725,000
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationIn Support of General Operations$250,000
Kresge FoundationThis Project Grant Will Enable Yr Media To Produce A Collaborative, Multi-Episode Podcast Special and Online Microsite That Elevates the Voices, Visibility, and Impact of Our Grant-Funded Community Safety and Health Work in Detroit, Fresno, New Orleans, and Memphis.$240,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $2,209,265

Personnel at Yr Media

NameTitleCompensation
Kyra KylesChief Executive Officer$281,149
Demetria HunstsmanChief Operating Officer$130,220
Rodney ButlerChief Financial and Administrative Officer$40,961
Cari CampbellChief Technology Director$140,264
Rochelle ReederChief Development and Growth Officer$120,229
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Yr Media

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,265,894
Program services$103,760
Investment income and dividends$58,964
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$0
Total revenues$2,428,618

Form 990s for Yr Media

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-10-25990View PDF
2021-122022-09-28990View PDF
2020-122021-10-13990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 12, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1701 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
yr.media/ 
Phone
(510) 251-1101
Facebook page
youthradiopage 
Twitter profile
@youthradio 
IRS details
EIN
94-3180825
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51512: Television Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
089130
FTB Entity ID
1852933
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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