Mission
YDA prepares a new generation of underrepresented storytellers and helps them locate and amplify their voices through the art of documentary film.
Public Charity
Youth Documentary Academy
Youth Documentary Academy, of Colorado Springs, CO, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $270K in revenue, $263K in expenses, $424K in total assets. 7 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $151K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 921600089
Colorado Springs, CO
Youth Development Programs
NTEE: O50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$270K
Total Expenses$263K
Total Assets$424K
Grant Records7
Funding Total$151K
Filing Years2023–2025
Sample Grants Received
AC: ARTS & CULTURE
$55,000
General Operating
$25,000
$15,000
General Operations
$13,627
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Senior Director
Amy Swiatek
CoChair
Cassandra Walton
Member
Ila Debose
Secretary
Karen Walldorf
Member
Lisa Sloan
Member
Madison Legg
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270K | $263K | $424K |
| 2024 | $382K | $283K | $427K |
| 2023 | $485K | $180K | $316K |
Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $485K to $270K (-44%), with total assets most recently reported at $424K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.