Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Berkeley Youth Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 1971, with $2,268,993 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94702 EIN 94-1711728 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▼ 28.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
-$344K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Berkeley Youth Alternatives— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Berkeley Youth Alternatives: 0 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Berkeley Youth Alternatives— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Berkeley Youth Alternatives: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1255 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94702
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2014) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.8MNet assets -$344K
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$2.8M
Net assets
-$344K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,268,993▼28.1% | $2,181,921▼36.3% | -$343,530▲20.2% | $2,451,034▲62.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,154,149▲32.5% | $3,426,533▲16.4% | -$430,602▼172% | $1,510,034▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,380,154▲39.1% | $2,942,747▲29.9% | -$158,218▼139% | $1,801,188▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,711,620▼27.5% | $2,264,614▲28.2% | $400,968▼62.1% | $1,572,288▼30.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,362,023▲31.1% | $1,766,447▲24.9% | $1,057,629▲17.3% | $2,251,800▲79.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,801,914▲56.7% | $1,414,096▼7.5% | $901,848▲74.2% | $1,258,209▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,150,125▼29.1% | $1,528,412▼8.3% | $517,583▼42.2% | $1,099,892▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,622,957▲2.5% | $1,666,601▼9.5% | $895,870▲2.3% | $1,211,912▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,583,678▲3.7% | $1,840,570▲23.7% | $875,436▼20.3% | $1,320,029▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,526,467▲2.1% | $1,487,374▼7.6% | $1,098,147▲3.7% | $1,314,757▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,494,791 | $1,610,349 | $1,059,054 | $1,284,264 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.9M total
41 grants to Berkeley Youth Alternatives totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, educational programs for berkeley youth | 2023 | $55,724 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food and equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community & prevent hunger | 2023 | $25,419 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, educational programs for berkeley youth | 2022 | $53,634 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2022 | $11,442 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, general support, educational programs for berkeley youth | 2021 | $50,470 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Steps2success safe haven | 2021 | $25,000 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Supplement food & equipment to agencies to help meet demands of community and prevent hunger | 2021 | $8,302 |
| Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management | Berkeley youth alternatives: empowerment is prevention | 2020 | $1,000,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Educational programs for berkeley youth, general support | 2020 | $37,673 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Steps2success | 2020 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Berkeley Youth Alternatives a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Berkeley Youth Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1711728, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Berkeley Youth Alternatives's EIN?
- Berkeley Youth Alternatives's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1711728.
- How much revenue does Berkeley Youth Alternatives report?
- Berkeley Youth Alternatives reported $2,268,993 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Berkeley Youth Alternatives have?
- CharityIndex grades Berkeley Youth Alternatives D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Berkeley Youth Alternatives (EIN 94-1711728) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.