Young Life
85% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Young Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 2004, with $556,261,660 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Po Box 520, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80901 EIN 84-0385934 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$556.3M
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$535.8M
Net assets
$398.5M
Employees
6,248
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $8 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 Young Life: 85% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 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 Young Life: 9 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Young Life: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Young Life: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A ministry to help adolescents around the world become exposed to the person of jesus christ.
What they do
Week-long summer camps and school season weekend camps and activities are offered to students each year. young life owns and operates 25 world class camping facilites and runs 7 more seasonal camping opportunites through affiliate camping relationships. a total of 134,033 campers and guests were served.
Grants and allocations to similar 501(c)(3) organizations and foreign charitable organizations with a similar exempt purpose.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 520, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80901
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $285.8M (FY2013) to $556.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41.5MNet assets $398.5M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$440.0M
Total liabilities
$41.5M
Net assets
$398.5M
Salaries & benefits
$316.8M
59% of expenses
Board members
26
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556,261,660▲10.1% | $535,771,009▲9.7% | $398,498,581▲4.1% | $440,031,303▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $505,013,991▲2.7% | $488,604,353▲10.5% | $382,795,773▲1.5% | $415,666,506▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $491,783,511▲4.4% | $442,049,174▼3.5% | $377,050,223▲3.0% | $419,174,400▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $470,866,006▲16.8% | $458,142,228▲26.9% | $366,173,228▼4.6% | $395,126,187▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $403,206,696▲17.6% | $361,052,770▲2.5% | $383,890,568▲6.0% | $406,009,865▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $342,826,319▼14.9% | $352,258,397▼5.0% | $361,995,526▼1.5% | $380,663,912▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $403,071,493▲0.9% | $370,926,245▲3.6% | $367,666,839▲6.4% | $403,582,515▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $399,631,068▲14.5% | $358,047,855▲9.2% | $345,692,938▲12.5% | $381,119,135▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $349,019,455▲1.6% | $327,920,020▲1.0% | $307,163,261▲5.6% | $334,668,955▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $343,494,709▲11.8% | $324,757,967▲7.3% | $290,785,824▲8.9% | $309,778,774▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $307,370,129▲7.5% | $302,548,042▲10.9% | $266,936,845▲0.6% | $293,191,395▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $285,798,199 | $272,883,642▲8.1% | $265,328,741▲3.6% | $290,390,122▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $252,501,282 | $256,227,705 | $275,662,060 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Newt Crenshaw — $539,510 (0.10% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newt Crenshaw | President/ceo | 40 | $539,510 |
| Brooke Johnston | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $305,246 |
| John Wagner | Svp Global Cities Initiative | 40 | $265,320 |
| Chad Edwards | Group Senior Vice President | 40 | $253,402 |
| Wiley Scott | Group Senior Vice President | 40 | $252,229 |
| Shelley Meador | Chro | 40 | $236,392 |
| Kenneth Nollan | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $230,914 |
| Name Withheld For Security Reasons | Field Senior Vice President | 40 | $228,624 |
| Chad Sievert | Svp, Camping | 40 | $214,899 |
| William Boyle | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $211,753 |
| Paul Sherrill | Vice President/secretary | 40 | $202,746 |
| Brandon Baker | Vice President/assistant Secretary | 40 | $159,267 |
| Scott Brill | Cfo | 40 | $153,620 |
| Dave Briggs | Treasurer | 40 | $148,807 |
| Andrew Code | Director | 1 | — |
| Angeline Yee | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Haslam | Director | 1 | — |
| Brooks Entwistle | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Roberts | Director | 1 | — |
| Clyde Lear | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Avaap USA LLC | Consulting | $2,317,392 |
| Wd Market Desk LLC | Consulting | $2,274,801 |
| Jordan Foster Construction LLC | Construction | $1,702,165 |
| Shift Paradigm | Consulting | $579,089 |
| Aqua Pools Group LLC | Pool Construction and Rennovation | $366,711 |
Grants received · $539.9M total
3,461 grants to Young Life totaling $539.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children's and youth ministry | 2024 | $23,054,548 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Religious ministry | 2024 | $4,077,365 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Religious | 2024 | $2,265,950 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Religion | 2024 | $1,624,742 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Religion | 2024 | $1,287,479 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,187,433 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2024 | $1,020,681 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $838,296 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | Promotion of christian faith | 2024 | $819,411 |
| Giveclear Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $495,476 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other | 2024 | $468,886 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other | 2024 | $468,886 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $454,500 |
| Denver Foundation | Christianity | 2024 | $408,635 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $364,896 |
Grants made · $12.6M in FY2024
10 grants totaling $12.6M in FY2024. All grants made by Young Life →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Foundation | Invest with supporting org. | $12,368,599 |
| Mission India | Support for organization | $100,000 |
| Ark Angels Inc | Support for organization | $45,526 |
| Highlander Pride | Support for organization | $27,553 |
| Campus Ministry At Grand Rapids | Support for organization | $25,000 |
| Shiloh Ministries Inc | Support for organization | $15,000 |
| Truela Church | Support for organization | $10,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | Support for organization | $9,373 |
| Baptist Chapel | Support for organization | $9,000 |
| Good Church | Support for organization | $8,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Young Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Young Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0385934, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Young Life's EIN?
- Young Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0385934.
- How much revenue does Young Life report?
- Young Life reported $556,261,660 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Young Life's spending goes to programs?
- Young Life spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Young Life have?
- CharityIndex grades Young Life A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Young Life's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Young Life's latest Form 990 is $539,510, paid to Newt Crenshaw (President/ceo).
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Data for Young Life (EIN 84-0385934) 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.