2025-05-06T08:11:47-07:00 2024-09-30 810926770 NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 40 WALL ST 32ND FL NEW YORK NY 10005 990 2023-10-01 261839249 THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDRENS RIGHTS YOUN 7733608920 67 E MADISON ST 1810 CHICAGO IL 60603 Gladis Molina Alt Executive Dir. 2025-05-06 true true NINA BAHAZHEVSKA P00468170 2127850100 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Daniel Doucette 67 E MADISON ST 1810 CHICAGO IL 60603 18971629 false X WWW.THEYOUNGCENTER.ORG X 2007 IL PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS AND BEST INTERESTS OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN. 16 16 126 400 0 13095067 16814095 15000 59079 252371 373921 56332 27538 13418770 17274633 0 0 11290251 13443594 0 1065399 2239497 3186713 13529748 16630307 -110978 644326 13264645 15397812 2891828 2938108 10372817 12459704 THE ORGANIZATION PROTECTS AND ADVANCES THE RIGHTS AND BEST INTERESTS OF IMMIGRANT CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD AND STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. THE ORGANIZATION IS A CHAMPION FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF CHILDREN WHO ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES ON THEIR OWN, FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FROM THEIR PARENTS UPON ARRIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES. WE SERVE AS TRUSTED ALLIES FOR THESE CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR BEST INTERESTS, AND STANDING FOR THE CREATION OF A DEDICATED CHILDREN'S IMMIGRANT JUSTICE SYSTEM THAT ENSURES THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF EVERY CHILD. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO CHANGE THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM SO THAT CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS ARE RECOGNIZED AS CHILDREN, AND THE BEST INTERESTS ARE MADE A PART OF THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. false false 11283709 The Organization is appointed under federal law as the independent Child Advocate by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The role of the Child Advocate is to accompany unaccompanied and separated immigrant children and advocate for their best interests as determined by their wishes, their safety, and their rights to family, liberty, development, and identity. The Organization is appointed as Child Advocate to the most vulnerable children in federal custody and removal cases, including infants and toddlers, children with physical or mental health needs, children with disabilities, pregnant and parenting teens, children at risk of turning 18 while in custody, children at risk of trafficking, and children eligible for protection under immigration law. Child Advocates submit best interests determinations (BIDs) to federal agencies, state courts, and other stakeholders. 1019209 Policy Advocacy-The Organizations policy goal is to change the immigration system so that children in immigration proceedings are recognized as children, and each childs wishes and best interests are considered in every decision. The Organization conducts policy advocacy at the national level with Congress and federal agencies - to incorporate the best interests of the child standard into practice, policy and immigration law. Areas of focus include childrens right to be with family; childrens safety in and release from government custody; childrens access to fair proceedings and to permanency through immigration benefits; and the centering of childrens voices in public narratives. 514880 Technical Assistance- The Organizations Technical Assistance Program advances the rights and best interests of immigrant children involved in child welfare and other state court systems by offering intersectional expertise and critical resources to childrens advocates and services providers. The Organization does this through case consultations on issues ranging from kinship placement to international family reunifications; training for child welfare stakeholders; and through legal partnerships that include amicus curiae briefs, identifying expert witnesses, and identifying representation for children and families. 12817798 true true false true false false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 56 0 true 126 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA IL NY X PAULETTE JONES 7735589357 67 E MADISON ST SUITE 1810 CHICAGO IL 60603 Gladis Molina Alt Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 198725 0 38137 Jennifer Nagda CPO 40.00 0.00 X 187692 0 20182 Daniel Doucette COO 40.00 0.00 X 191058 0 10711 Jane Liu Policy & Litigation Dir. 40.00 0.00 158913 0 27493 Mary Miller Pol & Legisl Dir. 40.00 0.00 139221 0 34543 Marisa Chumil Coz CAP Co-Director 40.00 0.00 124679 0 34448 Ungsuman Soti Philantrhopy Dir. 40.00 0.00 121432 0 33711 Olivia Pena Silva CAP Co-Director 40.00 0.00 124679 0 25706 Shaina Simenas TAP Co-Director 40.00 0.00 123051 0 17477 Frances De Pontes Peebles Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Julian Dibbell Vice Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrian Kellams Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Ruben Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aparna Puri Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beata Leja Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darrell Silver Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elvis Garcia Callejas Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Byrne Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Frankel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Wittman Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Selma D Yznaga Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ana Tobar Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William V Reiss Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fabia Mirick Russano Yazaki Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chirlie Felix Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mariana Espinosa Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ygnacio Garza Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Guinnessey Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alexander Rivera Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renata Garcia Vazquez Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1369450 242408 18 false true false Finland Technology Solutions LLC 121 w wacker drive suite 1430 Chicago IL 60690 IT Services 198435 1 111550 11876601 4825944 16814095 Program Income 624110 59079 59079 59079 309286 309286 0 0 0 1756154 1691519 64635 64635 64635 5477 111550 5477 0 0 0 Other income 900099 27538 27538 27538 17274633 86617 373921 0 0 0 0 681367 213358 468009 0 9416704 8056976 714288 645440 383777 330073 27147 26557 2169752 1807132 220396 142224 791994 651515 89508 50971 579420 316395 253658 9367 16128 16128 54020 54020 0 0 47137 47137 0 0 50891 31280 18708 903 305999 131412 135321 39266 0 725917 620503 67731 37683 207239 160220 47019 0 509526 92859 414924 1743 0 0 0 35441 29155 4005 2281 Equipment and Maintenance 198146 147253 43450 7443 Staff Development 126652 66987 59410 255 Other Expense 100411 18357 34845 47209 Telephone and internet 99736 81847 11695 6194 130050 62476 19711 47863 16630307 12817798 2747110 1065399 1011701 809873 8974929 10387884 1180650 2459907 766 19715 0 0 0 0 234225 336590 0 0 0 0 0 1862374 1383843 13264645 15397812 1022979 1520914 1868849 1417194 2891828 2938108 X 8883267 9865133 1489550 2594571 10372817 12459704 13264645 15397812 644326 567561 875000 X false true X true false X 7439972 10569720 10456101 13095067 16814095 58374955 0 0 7439972 10569720 10456101 13095067 16814095 58374955 883189 57491766 106782 25962 5939 252371 373921 764975 0 21797 56267 25800 56332 27538 187734 59327664 98404 0.96910 0.96750 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true false false false false true 9915 false false 9915 false false Operating lease right-of-use assets 1302782 Security deposit 81061 1383843 Operating lease liabilities 1417194 1417194 X 17795057 567561 567561 17227496 47137 47137 17274633 16583170 16583170 47137 47137 16630307 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 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X X X X false Waymakers race 117027 111550 5477 5477 117027 111550 5477 5477 5477 X X false false false false false false false false false Daniel Doucette COO 191058 9553 1158 201769 Gladis Molina Alt Executive Dir. 198725 9936 28201 236862 Jane Liu Policy & Litigation Dir. 158913 7946 19547 186406 Jennifer Nagda CPO 187692 9385 10797 207874 Marisa Chumil Coz CAP Co-Director 124679 6234 28214 159127 Mary Miller Pol & Legisl Dir. 139221 6329 28214 173764 Olivia Pena Silva CAP Co-Director 124679 6234 19472 150385 Ungsuman Soti Philantrhopy Dir. 121432 5786 27925 155143 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE 990 RETURN IS DRAFTED BY THE FINANCE TEAM, REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PREVIEWED WITH THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FINALLY PROVIDED AS FINAL DRAFT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST AT LEAST ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTE A SURVEY TO RESPONSIBLE PERSONS ASKING THEM TO IDENTIFY THEIR BUSINESS, FAMILIAL AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS AND INTERESTS THAT RELATE OR COULD RELATE TO THE BUSINESS AND AFFLIATIONS OF THE CORPORATION. ALL REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. CONFLICTS SHALL BE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS; THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING RESOLUTIONS OF CONFLICTS INVOLVING DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THER MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING RESOLUTIONS OF A CONFLICT INVOLVING THE TREASURER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING RESOLUTIONS OF CONFLICTS BELOW THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. 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