Mission
YES ENGAGES UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SKILLS AND STRENGTHEN TIES TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
Public Charity
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOURCE INC
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOURCE INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in ELKTON, MD. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.3M, expenses of $1.2M, total assets of $310K. Imperigo tracks 6 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $52K.
EIN: 472027845
ELKTON, MD
Youth Centers & Clubs
NTEE: O20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.3M
Total Expenses$1.2M
Total Assets$310K
Grant Records6
Funding Total$52K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Youth Empowerment Source Inc
How Youth Empowerment Source Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$95
Programs
the work itself
$5
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $95 for programs
$41
Drug free cecil youth coalition
$25
Disconnected youth (the legacy program)
$20
In fy25, the stride program received 33 referrals
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$7,500
TO COVER EXPENSES OF YOUTH PROGRAM
$6,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$6,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,500
TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN ADDRESSING THE CURRENT OPIOID CRISIS
$5,000
Showing up to 5 of 6 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Beth Creek
PRESIDENT
Cathie Lenhoff
BOARD MEMBER
Jack Schammel
SECRETARY
Jason Lim
BOARD MEMBER
Joe Shephard
BOARD MEMEBER
Linda Meffley
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $310K |
| 2024 | $922K | $972K | $269K |
| 2023 | $948K | $895K | $257K |
| 2022 | $854K | $859K | $193K |
| 2021 | $651K | $654K | $111K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $651K to $1.3M (+95%), with total assets most recently reported at $310K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.