FRANCESCHI FOUNDATION Young Content Creators

What it reported doing in 2025

Young Content Creators (YCC) empowers youth through career-connected education, workforce development, and creative technology training. During the year, YCC provided students with hands-on learning experiences in digital media, graphic design, photography, videography, music production, podcasting, drone technology, and content creation while exposing participants to high-demand careers in the creative economy. YCC partnered with schools, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies to deliver in-school, after-school, and workforce development programming designed to increase student engagement, develop industry-relevant technical skills, and prepare participants for postsecondary education and employment. Students completed project-based learning experiences while developing professional portfolios and earning opportunities to pursue industry-recognized credentials. Program accomplishments included: Served youth through school-based and community programs focused on digital media and creative workforce development. Delivered career exploration and technical training in Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, videography, podcast production, music production, branding, and entrepreneurship. Expanded access to industry-recognized certification pathways, including Adobe Certified Professional preparation and workforce readiness training. Provided mentorship, leadership development, and employability skills, including communication, teamwork, project management, financial literacy, and client engagement. Connected students with paid internships, real-world media production projects, and experiential learning opportunities through partnerships with local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Supported justice-involved youth through restorative workforce development programming designed to reduce barriers to employment while increasing educational engagement and career readiness. Produced measurable student outcomes, including improved school engagement, increased confidence in career planning, enhanced technical skill development, and successful completion of creative portfolio projects. YCC remains committed to creating equitable pathways into creative and technology careers by equipping young people with marketable skills, professional certifications, mentorship, and opportunities that prepare them for college, entrepreneurship, and sustainable employment. During the reporting period, YCC maintained a 100% program completion rate, achieved a 97% improvement in student attendance and engagement, documented an 89.7% positive change in student attitudes and beliefs, and supported 100% of participating seniors in graduating on time.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 23.1%; rating input score 23
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 76.9%; rating input score 97; 97th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.33; rating input score 90; 90th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: Limited
• Asset growth: Limited