Year Up Inc
80% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Year Up Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2001, with $135,743,485 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
45 Milk Street 9th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109 EIN 04-3534407 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2025)
$135.7M
▼ 10.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$170.0M
Net assets
$113.6M
Employees
771
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $17 to raise $100
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 Year Up Inc: 80% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -25% 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 Year Up Inc: 8 mo reserves · -25% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Year Up Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Year Up Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Year up's mission is to close the opportunity divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education.
Contact & location
- Address
- 45 Milk Street 9th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69.9M (FY2013) to $135.7M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $27.5MNet assets $113.6M
Operating margin
-25.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$141.1M
Total liabilities
$27.5M
Net assets
$113.6M
Salaries & benefits
$99.9M
59% of expenses
Board members
18
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,743,485▼10.6% | $169,957,625▼6.1% | $113,593,693▼21.4% | $141,058,355▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2024 | $151,920,400▼18.4% | $181,004,665▼6.8% | $144,612,556▼15.8% | $179,220,128▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $186,161,400▲3.8% | $194,225,512▲19.4% | $171,778,368▼2.7% | $216,203,290▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $179,315,305▼6.5% | $162,709,291▲15.8% | $176,462,095▲8.6% | $226,416,191▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $191,697,444▲15.2% | $140,469,714▼9.0% | $162,413,770▲47.9% | $187,196,556▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,410,997▼3.7% | $154,317,141▼9.5% | $109,827,114▲13.3% | $131,507,718▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $172,748,336▲13.0% | $170,510,874▲14.9% | $96,955,339▲2.8% | $123,186,526▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $152,889,559▲13.9% | $148,353,482▲17.5% | $94,352,912▲2.9% | $118,365,743▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $134,230,431▲27.0% | $126,205,361▲18.2% | $91,667,919▲8.9% | $113,262,495▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $105,707,650▼7.2% | $106,815,567▲23.8% | $84,166,212▲2.2% | $105,047,858▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $113,865,399▲63.4% | $86,281,622▲23.1% | $82,379,175▲47.9% | $102,056,342▲47.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,704,174▼0.3% | $70,108,017▲22.8% | $55,693,585▼3.0% | $69,399,974▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,905,296 | $57,105,742▲24.5% | $57,413,859▲25.3% | $66,228,767▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,855,151▲15.1% | $45,820,415▲11.4% | $54,904,292▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $39,849,295▲27.9% | $41,124,697▲28.3% | $49,421,976▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,152,028 | $32,050,281 | $40,355,722 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2025)
Highest-paid: Ellen Mcclain Haime — $686,519 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Mcclain Haime | Ceo & President (until 11/25) | 40 | $686,519 |
| Susan Murray | Interim Ceo (as of 11/25) | 40 | $443,462 |
| Eric Westphal | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $389,423 |
| Chrystal Stokes Williams | Chief Fin. and Admin. Officer | 40 | $361,923 |
| Gary Flowers | Chief Transformation & Technology Officer | 40 | $361,923 |
| Gerald Chertavian | Board Member/founder & Sr. Advisor | 40 | $357,436 |
| Elisha Pilar Benton Gilliam | Chief Talent Networks Officer | 40 | $322,231 |
| John Galante | Managing Dir., Corporate Engagement | 40 | $285,589 |
| Catherine Ang | Chief Enrollment & Student Services Officer | 40 | $275,731 |
| Ronda Hines | Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Off | 40 | $272,808 |
| Ebony Thomas | Interim Managing Partner, Grads of Life | 40 | $268,850 |
| Christine Barber | Chief of Staff | 40 | $267,423 |
| Linzey Jones | Managing Dir., Corporate Engagement | 40 | $267,115 |
| Aimee Nicole Demora Sargent | Managing Dir., Development | 40 | $244,269 |
| Roberto Zeledon | Chief Marketing Off. (until 9/25) | 40 | $223,458 |
| Lakeshia Highsmith | Chief People Officer (as of 11/25) | 40 | $54,615 |
| Anel Perez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Angelica Pineda | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Gordon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Garrett Moran | Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2025)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Connelly Partners LLC | Advertising and Marketing | $4,167,543 |
| Convene Inc | It Services and Consulting | $1,790,263 |
| Gdt (general Datatech LP) | It Services | $699,218 |
| Planet Professional LLC | Hrbp Contracted Services | $211,490 |
| Silver Tree Services LLC | It Services | $207,368 |
Grants received · $275.8M total
543 grants to Year Up Inc totaling $275.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $5,855,000 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | Technology & equipment | 2024 | $2,000,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, innovation and expansion of accelerated training and shared outcomes model | 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $1,412,663 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $1,328,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $901,084 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | Program pilot | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Employment issue area | 2024 | $450,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $202,500 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $200,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Es - economic security (primary) | 2024 | $137,500 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Program support | 2024 | $124,200 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2024 | $68,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $60,825 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $53,927 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Year Up Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Year Up Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3534407, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Year Up Inc's EIN?
- Year Up Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3534407.
- How much revenue does Year Up Inc report?
- Year Up Inc reported $135,743,485 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Year Up Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Year Up Inc spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Year Up Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Year Up Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Year Up Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Year Up Inc's latest Form 990 is $686,519, paid to Ellen Mcclain Haime (Ceo & President (until 11/25)).
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Data for Year Up Inc (EIN 04-3534407) 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.