National Youth Advocate Program is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1984, with $279,042,656 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$279.0M
▲ 31.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$274.2M
Net assets
$24.6M
Employees
3,621
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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. For National Youth Advocate Program: 86% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 National Youth Advocate Program: 1 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For National Youth Advocate Program: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 National Youth Advocate Program: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Nyap is an energetic instrument of change in the lives of children youth and families and the systems, structures, and practices that affect them.
The rental and housing activities are primarily group home and emergency shelter care services. emergency shelter care provide short term accommodation for troubled youths while suitable placement options in foster and residential are being sought. group homes provide independent living and intermediate services between foster and residential care. youth activities and mental health treatment services are provided in the homes.there were no rental and housing activities in 2022.
Revenue grew from $43.6M (FY2013) to $279.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$67.2M
Total liabilities
$42.6M
Net assets
$24.6M
Salaries & benefits
$174.8M
64% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,042,656▲31.8% | $274,225,355▲33.6% | $24,636,487▲26.2% | $67,233,440▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $211,666,029▲34.3% | $205,242,753▲28.5% | $19,528,177▲53.5% | $58,992,486▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,643,132▲18.9% | $159,761,867▲17.1% | $12,718,569▼16.8% | $50,385,500▲66.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $132,575,418▲4.3% | $136,452,632▲18.3% | $15,288,916▼20.2% | $30,230,244▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $127,088,811▲29.5% | $115,317,288▲20.8% | $19,166,130▲159% | $33,014,657▲95.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $98,103,257▲15.6% | $95,434,670▲14.9% | $7,394,607▲56.5% | $16,933,467▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,898,251▲17.1% | $83,056,373▲14.3% | $4,726,020▲63.9% | $13,639,953▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,471,276▲13.6% | $72,651,129▲16.9% | $2,884,142▼5.9% | $12,596,923▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $63,786,956▲19.5% | $62,168,706▲16.6% | $3,063,995▲112% | $10,631,038▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $53,371,714▲11.4% | $53,305,573▲9.1% | $1,445,745▲14.1% | $8,300,117▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,922,507▲9.9% | $48,843,254▲12.7% | $1,267,294▼42.1% | $6,930,677▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,600,360 | $43,340,610▲14.4% | $2,188,041▲34.4% | $7,799,935▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,898,967▲6.4% | $1,627,950▲97.7% | $6,974,748▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $35,624,202▲3.0% | $823,288▼26.1% | $5,926,357▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,582,331 | $1,113,961 | $6,912,328 | 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.
Highest-paid: Marvena Twigg — $1,897,022 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvena Twigg | President & Ceo | 50 | $1,897,022 |
| Wellington Chimbwanda | Executive Vp | 50 | $807,751 |
| Sharon Marconi | Vp, Behavioral Heath Integ | 50 | $458,825 |
| Lynette Mercado | Corporate Vp Strategic Eng | 50 | $416,185 |
| Thomas Mcdermott | Cfo | 50 | $335,105 |
| Michelle Corry | Senior Vp of Org. Excellen | 50 | $319,691 |
| Shawn Holt | Vice President, Illinois | 50 | $319,615 |
| Charles Milless | Attorney | 50 | $305,798 |
| Natalie Thomas | National Director La Jorad | 50 | $305,318 |
| Alejandro Lucas | Trustee | 5 | — |
| David Gemmill | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Dayne Kuhn-naramos | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Delois Mckinley-eldridge | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Frances James-brown | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Gabrielle Benoit | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Janet Rechtman | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Lerlean Johnson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Linda Nystrom | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Luke Fedlam | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Mary Ramseyer | Chair | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Netsmart Technologies Inc | It/finance Services | $4,114,010 |
| Hope Vaughn | Professional Services/legal | $396,664 |
| Chef Rafael & Sons Corp | Professional Services | $247,704 |
| Cantata Health Solutions | It/finance Services | $200,000 |
| Pelletier Cleaning Solutions | Professional Services | $156,361 |
34 grants to National Youth Advocate Program totaling $32.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childnet Inc | Foster home management / brief strategic family therapy | 2024 | $937,011 |
| Community Partnership For Children Inc | Out of home care | 2024 | $420,120 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | T3c readiness activities - buildings | 2024 | $144,000 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital | After school program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Childnet Inc | Foster home management / brief strategic family therapy | 2023 | $1,338,339 |
| Camelot Community Care Inc | Child welfare services | 2023 | $724,574 |
| Big Bend Community Based Care Inc | Developing community based services and supports for children and families | 2023 | $422,294 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2023 | $11,118 |
| Broward Behavorial Health Coalition Inc | Mental health substance abuse | 2023 | $525 |
| Childnet Inc | Foster home management / brief strategic family therapy | 2022 | $2,014,188 |
| Camelot Community Care Inc | Child welfare services | 2022 | $649,059 |
| Saint Francis Ministries Inc | Foster care capacity improvement | 2022 | $400,000 |
| Big Bend Community Based Care Inc | Developing community based services and supports for children and families | 2022 | $325,608 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2022 | $195,500 |
| Family Support Services of North Florida Inc | Support & adopt | 2021 | $2,933,717 |
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Data for National Youth Advocate Program (EIN 34-1404302) 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.