2024-04-04T20:21:39-04:00 2023-06-30 462108854 KENDALL PREBOLA AND JONES LLC PO BOX 259 BEDFORD PA 155220259 990 2022-07-01 311576455 AMERICAN YOUTH POLICY FORUM AMER 3015236244 9801 LANHAM SEVERN RD BOX 15 LANHAM MD 20703 STEPHANIE MCGENCEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2027759731 2024-04-02 true STEPHANIE MCGENCEY 999009999 true JAMIE M MEARKLE CPA P00864606 8146231880 2024-04-02 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X STEPHANIE MCGENCEY 9801 LANHAM SEVERN RD BOX 15 LANHAM MD 20703 817219 false X WWW.AYPF.ORG X 1997 DC THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND PUBLISH RESOURCES USEFUL TO POLICY MAKERS AND OTHERS WORKING ON YOUTH-RELATED ISSUES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. 8 8 5 10 0 157073 705391 12000 80000 227283 31828 0 396356 817219 0 0 592208 896598 43000 0 113933 316917 284972 952125 1181570 -555769 -364351 1012881 701245 225104 277819 787777 423426 X THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, TO PERFORM RESEARCH AND PUBLISH RESOURCES USEFUL TO POLICY MAKERS AND OTHERS WORKING ON YOUTH-RELATED ISSUES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. false false 280723 10000 SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION AYPF WORKS TO TRANSFORM SILOED SYSTEMS (E.G., CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND EDUCATION) SO THAT THEY ARE CONNECTED AND EQUITABLE IN NATURE, VALUE PERSONAL STRENGTHS, AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS. AYPF PARTNERS WITH KEY POLICY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE A CURATED FORUM FOR THEM TO DIRECTLY GROUND THEIR WORK IN THE EXPERTISE OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND FOCUS ON WHOLE YOUTH WELL-BEING. WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE FOREFRONT AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH A STRONG COALITION OF LIKE-MINDED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AYPF SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE STRUCTURE AND COLLECTIVE FORCE THAT WILL BUILD THE MOMENTUM NECESSARY TO CREATE A NEW COMPELLING NARRATIVE, AS WELL AS SECURE SUPPORT FOR POLICIES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS TO YOUTH SUCCESS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE. 323966 70000 YOUTH POLICY CONSULTANT PROGRAM TO CREATE POLICIES THAT REFLECT THE STRENGTHS AND REALITIES OF YOUTH WHO EXPERIENCE SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF YOUTH VOICE MUST BE AT THE CENTER OF THE POLICY PROCESS. WITH THIS IN MIND, AYPF CREATES SPACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE WITH POLICYMAKERS ON THOSE POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEM THE MOST: K-12 EDUCATION, SUCCESS IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, PATHWAYS TO WORK, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY AND MOBILITY. AYPF'S YOUTH POLICY CONSULTANT PROGRAM ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES BASED ON THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE ON VARIOUS TOPICS, SUCH AS EDUCATION EQUITY, HURDLES TO EMPLOYMENT, AND MUCH-NEEDED REFORMS TO THE JUSTICE AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS. RECOGNIZING THAT NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ATTEMPTED WITH MIXED SUCCESS TO INCLUDE YOUTH IN POLICYMAKING, AYPF IS GUIDED BY A SET OF STANDARDS, INFORMED BY YOUTH, RESEARCH, AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, TO CREATE CONDITIONS THAT MORE FULLY SUPPORT THE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE WORK. KEY ELEMENTS INCLUDE TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND COMPENSATION FOR YOUTH; COMPENSATION AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS; AND ONGOING ENGAGEMENT WITH BOTH THE YOUTH AND ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE AND AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT TO DEMONSTRATE IMPACT. 604689 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 5 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X STEPHANIE MCGENCEY 3015236244 9801 LANHAM SEVERN RD BOX 15 LANHAM MD 20703 LORELLE ESPINOSA CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TINA GRIDIRON VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DAKARAI AARONS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANTHONY SHOP TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE GILLIARD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID HAWKINS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GLORIELA IGUINA-COLON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LYMAN LEGTERS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LYDIA LOGAN - OUTGOING VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROB IVRY - OUTGOING DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE MCGENCEY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 185236 0 19036 CHRISTINE VENEY DIR OF FINAN 40.00 X 87423 0 12005 272659 31041 1 false true false 705391 705391 CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 80000 80000 80000 31828 31828 817219 80000 31828 303991 130701 138857 34433 501387 215570 229024 56793 8891 3822 4062 1007 28709 12343 13114 3252 53620 23054 24492 6074 33540 20733 8350 4457 89456 76072 8638 4746 178 23 50 105 15704 11462 4032 210 11428 6936 3018 1474 4951 2903 2048 27774 27091 683 77561 68642 8891 28 2116 2116 11956 5141 5461 1354 7347 7347 TELEPHONE & INTERNET 2262 196 2066 MOVING EXPENSES 699 699 1181570 604689 462948 113933 923564 701245 114 73272 3975 71181 71181 11956 1012881 701245 75104 277819 150000 225104 277819 X 678028 21358 109749 402068 787777 423426 1012881 701245 -364351 X false false false X 64196 616903 264526 157073 705391 1808089 64196 616903 264526 157073 705391 1808089 1226870 581219 68890 33603 21716 21480 31828 177517 1985606 425389 0.29270 0.28550 X AYPF MEETS THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST AS OUTLINED IN TEMPORARY REGULATIONS SECTION 1.170A-9T BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SOURCES OF SUPPORT: AYPF RECEIVES ITS REVENUE THROUGH DONATIONS AND PROGRAM REVENUE. AYPF SEEKS SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN IMPROVING POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT IMPACT TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH, AGES 14-25. OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS, AYPF HAS RECEIVED OVER 2.7 MILLION DOLLARS OF SUPPORT FROM 6 LARGE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOUNDATIONS. THESE FOUNDATIONS ARE NOT RELATED TO AYPF OR TO EACH OTHER. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE A SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF REVENUE TO AYPF. THE MAJORITY OF SUPPORT FROM THESE FOUNDATIONS WAS CONSIDERED EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH WAS THE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN REDUCING AYPF'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE BELOW 33 1/3%. EVEN THOUGH THE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE SIGNIFICANT TO THE OPERATIONS OF AYPF, THE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE LESS THAN 1% OF TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FROM EACH OF THE 6 FOUNDATIONS. BASED ON THE PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS GIVEN TO AYPF FROM THE FOUNDATIONS OUT OF THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION, THE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED WERE NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR THE FOUNDATIONS TO EXERCISE CONTROL OVER THE OPERATIONS OF AYPF. AYPF RECEIVED THE CONTRIBUTIONS AS SUPPORT OF AYPF'S MISSION ON BEHALF OF TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH. IN ADDITION TO THE CONTRIBUTION REVENUE FROM PRIVATE DONORS AND FOUNDATIONS, AYPF HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 500,000 OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUBAWARDS, 140,000 OF STATE GOVERNMENT AWARDS AND 75,000 OF PROGRAM REVENUE OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE DONORS FOR AYPF ARE THOSE THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN EDUCATION AND IN IMPROVING POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT IMPACT TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES. THE MAJORITY OF THE PROGRAM REVENUE IS RECEIVED FROM TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES SUCH AS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR PROVIDING RESEARCH AND WRITING, DISSEMINATION, CONVENING, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF PERSONS HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, YOUTH POLICY, AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES. AYPF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES LEADERS OF NATIONALLY RESPECTED, EDUCATION-FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS WITH AN INTEREST IN CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATION POLICY. PUBLIC ACCESS TO SERVICES: AYPF PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO ITS RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, POLICY BRIEFS, AND BLOGS VIA THE INTERNET. AYPF OFFERS RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT POLICES AND STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION AND YOUTH POLICY. THE RESEARCH AYPF COMPILES FROM YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION, AND EXPERTS IN THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH POLICY FIELD IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. AYPF OFFERS THE PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH AND RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIES: AYPF OFFERS VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND INFORM POLICYMAKERS AND PRACTITIONERS ABOUT EDUCATION, YOUTH, AND WORKFORCE POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND OUTCOMES OF TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH. AYPF PROVIDES PROGRAMS WITH ACCESS TO RESEARCH-BASED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, FIRST-HAND LEARNING EXPERIENCES, CONVENINGS, AND PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING EXCHANGES FOR POLICYMAKERS AND YOUTH-SERVING LEADERS AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE OUTLINED ON FORM 990 PART III. PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE WORK: SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED, AYPF HAS CONSISTENTLY AND CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO SOLICIT GRANT FUNDS FROM FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT UNITS. THIS EFFORT HAS INVOLVED SEVERAL TYPES OF ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY AYPF STAFF YEAR-ROUND, INCLUDING: RESEARCH INTO POTENTIAL NEW SOURCES OF FOUNDATION SUPPORT; ATTENDING NETWORKING EVENTS AND MEETINGS TO FORGE PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES; DRAFTING AND SUBMISSION OF LETTERS OF INQUIRY AND GRANT PROPOSALS TO POTENTIAL AND CURRENT FUNDERS; AND, DRAFTING AND SUBMISSION OF REPORTS TO FUNDERS ON GRANT EXPENSES AND ACTIVITIES. AYPF'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY STAFF MEMBERS ARE TASKED WITH EXPANDING AYPF'S FUNDING BASE TO INCLUDE MORE INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. THESE EFFORTS ARE SUPPORTED BY AYPF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DURING THE PAST 6 YEARS, SOLICITATION EFFORTS HAVE GENERATED FUNDING FROM ONE ADDITIONAL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOUNDATION AND AYPF CONTINUES TO SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. PART II, LINE 17A AYPF MEETS THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST AS OUTLINED IN TEMPORARY REGULATIONS SECTION 1.170A-9T BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SOURCES OF SUPPORT: AYPF RECEIVES ITS REVENUE THROUGH DONATIONS AND PROGRAM REVENUE. AYPF SEEKS SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN IMPROVING POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT IMPACT TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH, AGES 14-25. OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS, AYPF HAS RECEIVED OVER 2.7 MILLION DOLLARS OF SUPPORT FROM 6 LARGE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOUNDATIONS. THESE FOUNDATIONS ARE NOT RELATED TO AYPF OR TO EACH OTHER. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE A SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF REVENUE TO AYPF. THE MAJORITY OF SUPPORT FROM THESE FOUNDATIONS WAS CONSIDERED EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH WAS THE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN REDUCING AYPF'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE BELOW 33 1/3%. EVEN THOUGH THE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE SIGNIFICANT TO THE OPERATIONS OF AYPF, THE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE LESS THAN 1% OF TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FROM EACH OF THE 6 FOUNDATIONS. BASED ON THE PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS GIVEN TO AYPF FROM THE FOUNDATIONS OUT OF THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NATION, THE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED WERE NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR THE FOUNDATIONS TO EXERCISE CONTROL OVER THE OPERATIONS OF AYPF. AYPF RECEIVED THE CONTRIBUTIONS AS SUPPORT OF AYPF'S MISSION ON BEHALF OF TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH. IN ADDITION TO THE CONTRIBUTION REVENUE FROM PRIVATE DONORS AND FOUNDATIONS, AYPF HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 500,000 OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUBAWARDS, 140,000 OF STATE GOVERNMENT AWARDS AND 75,000 OF PROGRAM REVENUE OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE DONORS FOR AYPF ARE THOSE THAT HAVE AN INTEREST IN EDUCATION AND IN IMPROVING POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT IMPACT TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES. THE MAJORITY OF THE PROGRAM REVENUE IS RECEIVED FROM TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES SUCH AS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR PROVIDING RESEARCH AND WRITING, DISSEMINATION, CONVENING, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF PERSONS HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, YOUTH POLICY, AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES. AYPF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES LEADERS OF NATIONALLY RESPECTED, EDUCATION-FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS WITH AN INTEREST IN CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATION POLICY. PUBLIC ACCESS TO SERVICES: AYPF PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO ITS RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, POLICY BRIEFS, AND BLOGS VIA THE INTERNET. AYPF OFFERS RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT POLICES AND STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION AND YOUTH POLICY. THE RESEARCH AYPF COMPILES FROM YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION, AND EXPERTS IN THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH POLICY FIELD IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE. AYPF OFFERS THE PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH AND RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIES: AYPF OFFERS VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND INFORM POLICYMAKERS AND PRACTITIONERS ABOUT EDUCATION, YOUTH, AND WORKFORCE POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND OUTCOMES OF TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED YOUTH. AYPF PROVIDES PROGRAMS WITH ACCESS TO RESEARCH-BASED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, FIRST-HAND LEARNING EXPERIENCES, CONVENINGS, AND PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING EXCHANGES FOR POLICYMAKERS AND YOUTH-SERVING LEADERS AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE OUTLINED ON FORM 990 PART III. PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE WORK: SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED, AYPF HAS CONSISTENTLY AND CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO SOLICIT GRANT FUNDS FROM FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT UNITS. THIS EFFORT HAS INVOLVED SEVERAL TYPES OF ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY AYPF STAFF YEAR-ROUND, INCLUDING: RESEARCH INTO POTENTIAL NEW SOURCES OF FOUNDATION SUPPORT; ATTENDING NETWORKING EVENTS AND MEETINGS TO FORGE PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES; DRAFTING AND SUBMISSION OF LETTERS OF INQUIRY AND GRANT PROPOSALS TO POTENTIAL AND CURRENT FUNDERS; AND, DRAFTING AND SUBMISSION OF REPORTS TO FUNDERS ON GRANT EXPENSES AND ACTIVITIES. AYPF'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY STAFF MEMBERS ARE TASKED WITH EXPANDING AYPF'S FUNDING BASE TO INCLUDE MORE INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. THESE EFFORTS ARE SUPPORTED BY AYPF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DURING THE PAST 6 YEARS, SOLICITATION EFFORTS HAVE GENERATED FUNDING FROM ONE ADDITIONAL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOUNDATION AND AYPF CONTINUES TO SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 71181 71181 X X false false false false false false false false false STEPHANIE MCGENCEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 185236 9270 9766 204272 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION AYPF WORKS TO TRANSFORM SILOED SYSTEMS (E.G., CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND EDUCATION) SO THAT THEY ARE CONNECTED AND EQUITABLE IN NATURE, VALUE PERSONAL STRENGTHS, AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS. AYPF PARTNERS WITH KEY POLICY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE A CURATED FORUM FOR THEM TO DIRECTLY GROUND THEIR WORK IN THE EXPERTISE OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND FOCUS ON WHOLE YOUTH WELL-BEING. WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE FOREFRONT AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH A STRONG COALITION OF LIKE-MINDED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AYPF SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE STRUCTURE AND COLLECTIVE FORCE THAT WILL BUILD THE MOMENTUM NECESSARY TO CREATE A NEW COMPELLING NARRATIVE, AS WELL AS SECURE SUPPORT FOR POLICIES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS TO YOUTH SUCCESS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B YOUTH POLICY CONSULTANT PROGRAM TO CREATE POLICIES THAT REFLECT THE STRENGTHS AND REALITIES OF YOUTH WHO EXPERIENCE SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF YOUTH VOICE MUST BE AT THE CENTER OF THE POLICY PROCESS. WITH THIS IN MIND, AYPF CREATES SPACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE WITH POLICYMAKERS ON THOSE POLICY ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEM THE MOST: K-12 EDUCATION, SUCCESS IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, PATHWAYS TO WORK, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY AND MOBILITY. AYPF'S YOUTH POLICY CONSULTANT PROGRAM ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES BASED ON THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE ON VARIOUS TOPICS, SUCH AS EDUCATION EQUITY, HURDLES TO EMPLOYMENT, AND MUCH-NEEDED REFORMS TO THE JUSTICE AND CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS. RECOGNIZING THAT NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ATTEMPTED WITH MIXED SUCCESS TO INCLUDE YOUTH IN POLICYMAKING, AYPF IS GUIDED BY A SET OF STANDARDS, INFORMED BY YOUTH, RESEARCH, AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, TO CREATE CONDITIONS THAT MORE FULLY SUPPORT THE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE WORK. KEY ELEMENTS INCLUDE TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND COMPENSATION FOR YOUTH; COMPENSATION AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS; AND ONGOING ENGAGEMENT WITH BOTH THE YOUTH AND ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE AND AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT TO DEMONSTRATE IMPACT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTANT REVIEWS THE 990 TAX RETURN UPON RECEIVING THE RETURN FROM THE PREPARERS. EACH PERSON COMPILES ANY QUESTIONS WHICH ARE ANSWERED PRIOR TO THE DIRECTOR SIGNING THE RETURN. A COPY IS ALSO FORWARDED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY INTERESTS THAT MAY PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND KEY EMPLOYEE'S SALARY ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.