2026-04-09T08:01:19-05:00 2025-06-30 251408703 SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC 65 EAST STATE STREET SUITE 2000 COLUMBUS OH 43215 990 2024-07-01 314407642 DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES INC DIRE 6142942661 1515 INDIANOLA AVENUE COLUMBUS OH 43201 AMY GORDON PRESIDENT & CEO 6142942661 2026-04-08 1 1 SARAH R PIOT P01358891 6146214060 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z AMY GORDON 1515 INDIANOLA AVENUE COLUMBUS OH 43201 8255736 0 X WWW.DFYF.ORG X 1899 OH DFYF PROVIDES MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN CENTRAL OHIO. 17 17 156 150 0 0 1341125 1240363 6958314 6847267 199948 -44149 -22338 -31160 8477049 8012321 0 0 0 0 6249662 7192583 0 0 439881 1653741 2124406 7903403 9316989 573646 -1304668 21739972 21063044 640816 728842 21099156 20334202 X DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES, INC. (DFYF) MISSION IS TO BUILD AND INSPIRE HOPE, HEALING, AND RESILIENCE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION. 1 0 2456428 2539738 SCHOOL BASED SERVICES PROVIDES SCHOOL BASED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. DURING FY25, WE EXPANDED THE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SERVICE LEARNING WHICH COMBINES EDUCATION WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNER WITH ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OHIO TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. STUDENTS IDENTIFY NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, DO RESEARCH, AND CREATE PROJECTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO THEM. DURING FY25, THERE WERE 1,079 STUDENT LEADERS WHICH PROVIDED OVER 26,000 HOURS OF SERVICE LEARNING.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O IN OCTOBER 2024, WE PROUDLY CELEBRATED THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRITTENTON COMMUNITY CENTER. IN THIS SHORT TIME, THE CENTER HAS BECOME AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR THE EASTLAND COMMUNITY, A PLACE WHERE YOUTH FIND SAFETY, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND OPPORTUNITY EVERY DAY. SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS, OUR CRITTENTON AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAM HAS TRIPLED THE NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. WITH OUR EXPANDED CAPACITY, WE ARE NOW ABLE TO WELCOME MORE YOUTH THAN EVER BEFORE, WITHOUT THE CONCERN OF TURNING ANYONE AWAY.IN 2024, THE CENTER RECEIVED THE BUILDING COLUMBUS BEST COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD FROM COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST AND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS' MERIT AWARD. THESE HONORS ARE MORE THAN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF DESIGN, THEY REFLECT THE LIFE-CHANGING WORK AND QUALITY OF CARE HAPPENING WITHIN OUR WALLS EACH DAY. 2309374 1112512 DFYF OPERATES TWO YOUTH CENTERS WHERE WE HOST OUR AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. LOCATED IN HIGH-RISK, UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS, OUR CENTERS PROVIDE A SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH AGES 8-18. HERE, YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK CREATIVELY, TRY NEW EXPERIENCES, DEVELOP TOOLS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, AND GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS AND SERVICE PROJECTS. DURING FY25, 322 YOUTH WERE SERVED AT THE TWO YOUTH CENTERS AND 14,700 MEALS WERE SERVED. 1757814 2107462 HOME-BASED OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY TREATMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. CLINICAL SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO STRENGTHEN BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING. 1072994 1087555 EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES HELPS PARENTS CREATE AND SUSTAIN HOME ENVIRONMENTS FROM WHICH THE CHILDREN CAN ENTER A SCHOOL READY TO LEARN. THESE SERVICES TARGET FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR TEEN MOTHERS. DFYF PARTNERS WITH THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEIR HEAD START AND PRENATAL PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING POVERTY. DFYF FAMILY SPECIALISTS WORK TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING HOUSING STABILITY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUED EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. TOGETHER WE ARE STRIVING TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SERVICES. DURING FY25, 552 FAMILIES WERE SERVED AND 1,916 DENTAL, VISION, HEARING SCREENINGS AND EXAMS WERE PROVIDED.OFFICE-BASED SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE A RANGE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND IMPROVING PERSONAL MENTAL HEALTH. 1072994 1087555 7596610 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 34 0 1 156 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X AMY GORDON 6142942661 1515 INDIANOLA AVENUE COLUMBUS OH 43201 JULIE SHERWOOD CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER GRAY VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 URSULA COTTONE SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 MEGAN WARREN TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE BOYD DEVELOPMENT MARKETING CHAIR (EXIT 9/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JASON BRETT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN BRODY DEVELOPMENT MARKETING CHAIR (ENTER 1/25) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN KNAUFF HUMAN RESOURCES CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 HUMPHREY KWEMINYL PROGRAM CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOURDAN DAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 VIJI JAGABANDHU BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOYA J JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN KELLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT LINDNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM NISWANDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERNEST L SULLIVAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEEPAK VISURAKAPALLI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL GRINDLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DUANE CASARES PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 201251 0 16269 PATRICIA EDWARDS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 104480 0 20223 JOHN CERVI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 113786 0 10829 419517 0 47321 3 0 1 0 0 330816 165814 743733 1240363 CLIENT FEES 624100 4174063 4174063 GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES 621110 2448958 2448958 MEDICAID & ADAMH 624100 224246 224246 6847267 142624 142624 6886 193659 -186773 -186773 -186773 11896 165814 49756 -37860 -37860 401 0 401 401 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 6299 6299 6299 8012321 6847267 0 -75309 518128 426754 64335 27039 5325558 4361747 678967 284844 166219 144564 14765 6890 742991 646197 65996 30798 439687 354927 61490 23270 68913 68913 21692 21692 186325 148003 15284 23038 37535 32002 1245 4288 107487 92067 7941 7479 243726 234319 5913 3494 127763 125502 2043 218 518336 488237 24087 6012 123293 110164 7893 5236 EQUIPMENT RENTAL/MAINTE 260724 232401 15585 12738 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 215793 215793 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 149588 149133 243 212 DUES & LICENSES 23434 19443 1730 2261 39797 31150 6583 2064 9316989 7596610 1280498 439881 343567 273590 1233033 2539530 2733948 1166348 174367 122565 17285419 4514421 13409772 12770998 3712554 4076374 132731 113639 21739972 21063044 463266 534960 75273 111881 102277 82001 640816 728842 X 20713151 20014422 386005 319780 21099156 20334202 21739972 21063044 X -1304668 283585 256129 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4424000 2158713 4977645 1341125 1240363 14141846 4424000 2158713 4977645 1341125 1240363 14141846 694595 13447251 67471 138826 103845 199948 142624 652714 233601 13581 30144 13552 6299 297177 15091737 29642859 0.89100 0.86270 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 233,601. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 13,581. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 30,144. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 13,552. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 6,299. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 331790 331790 14532925 2550383 11982542 15663 12578 3085 2183965 1830274 353691 221076 121186 99890 12770998 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 82001 82001 X 8692028 283585 181285 236529 701399 7990629 21692 21692 8012321 9713111 181285 236529 417814 9295297 21692 21692 9316989 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING AN ACCRUAL OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE WERE NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 OR 2024 RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. TAX YEARS SUBSEQUENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2021 REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION. GROUP AND FUND FOR THE FUTURE ARE DISREGARDED ENTITIES FOR TAX REPORTING PURPOSES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 49,756. LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 186,773. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 49,756. LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 186,773. STATE OF CHILD LUNCHEON 145697 144172 1525 19382 20277 1754 INSPIRE US 21886 21642 244 1368 4533 1552 5 10127 10127 890 177710 165814 11896 20750 24810 4196 49756 -37860 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DUANE CASARES PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 201251 0 0 0 0 0 8063 0 8206 0 217520 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 ON JULY 1, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION MERGED WITH SEE KIDS DREAM, A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP. THE TRANSACTION COMBINES DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES, INC.'S EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WITH SEE KIDS DREAM'S INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. TOGETHER, THEY PROVIDE A MORE ROBUST AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS IN THE REGION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD AT LARGE PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY ON AN ON-GOING BASIS AND ALL ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND DETERMINED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPARABLE INDUSTRY DATA TO DETERMINE SALARY AND DOCUMENTS THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IN THE MEETING MINUTES. COO AND CFO COMPENSATION IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED AND DETERMINED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT UTILIZING COMPARABLE DATA AND DOCUMENTS THE DECISION IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERSONNEL FILE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: MERGER RELATED INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 256,129. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR. DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES GROUP LLC 1515 INDIANOLA AVE COLUMBUS OH 43201 311072145 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OH 183588 17324668 DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE LLC 1515 INDIANOLA AVE COLUMBUS OH 43201 371568809 ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT OH 13143 551497 DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES INC