Transitional Youth Mobilizing for Change

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
831857419
IRS 990 coverage
2018–2024
Forms available
Form 990 2024
Location
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Phone
6616192735
Rating
75
Verdict
SUPPORTED
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Youth Development Programs

Reported finances

Revenue
$418,584
Expenses
$426,054
Assets
$187,395
Liabilities
$3,269

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

4 people listed

Highest reported compensation

  • Jovon Dangerfield (Executive Dir.): $54,000 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

The mission of TYM4Change is to empower youth to achieve their full potential and become agents of change in their communities through learning, research, and action.

What it reported doing in 2024

EVENTS AND PROJECTS: Beginning in June 2025, the organization will launch a comprehensive Staff and Volunteer Training Program designed to strengthen the capacity of its workforce in supporting the communities it serves. The program will provide instruction in non-therapeutic support group facilitation, effective focus group engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. These trainings are intended to enhance participant skills, promote inclusive community engagement, and improve the overall quality of services delivered. Following the initial training series, the organization will develop peer-led professional development workshops tailored for youth volunteers. In addition, staff will complete mentorship training in preparation for the formal launch of the organizations Mentorship Program in June 2025, with the goal of fostering leadership development, skill-building, and sustained support for youth participants.May 12; INSPIRE Assemblies and Focus Group (Mira Monte)The organization introduced its INSPIRE program to students at Mira Monte through two school assemblies featuring guest speakers and interactive educational activities. Following the assemblies, the organization conducted outreach to encourage student participation and hosted a focus group to gather youth feedback and insights to inform future programming.May 13; Financial Literacy Workshop. The organization hosted a financial literacy workshop for youth volunteers during a regularly scheduled youth meeting. The session focused on credit scores, credit cards, and responsible financial management, equipping participants with practical financial education skills.May 14 Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) SimulationStaff participated in a 2.5-hour Cost of Poverty Experience simulation designed to increase awareness of the challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing poverty. This training supported staff development and enhanced service delivery strategies.May 14; KHSD PEAAK Awards RecognitionThe organization was honored to be nominated for the KHSD PEAAK Awards in the category of Most Inspiring Group. Staff and youth volunteers attended the event to celebrate youth achievement, leadership, and community impact.May 15; MLK Jr. Park Year 2 Celebration. The organization celebrated two years of its park adoption at MLK Jr. Park in partnership with local park rangers and Parks & Recreation representatives. The event reaffirmed the organizations commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming community space and announced a third year of service.May 16; INSPIRE Assembly at MLK Elementary School. The organization delivered its INSPIRE Assembly to 5th and 6th grade students at MLK Elementary School. The program included interactive activities and motivational messaging designed to encourage reflection, gratitude, and positive school engagement.May 27; Boys Council and Girls Circle Programs. The organization continued its Boys Council and Girls Circle programming, facilitating group discussions and activities focused on social-emotional learning, trust-building, identity, and healthy relationships.May 29; Mental Health Resource Fair. The organization participated in a regional Mental Health Resource Fair to support mental health awareness and community outreach. Youth volunteers engaged attendees and shared information about the organizations mission and programs.May 30; Youth Mental Health and Wellness Symposium. Youth volunteers attended a regional Youth Mental Health and Wellness Symposium, participating in educational workshops and peer engagement activities focused on mental health awareness, wellness, and community connection.

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 93% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 100% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.

The verdict

SUPPORTED - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Some filing-based governance responses are negative or unanswered and program spending has declined or grown slowly.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 78
  • Transparency & Controls: 92
  • Accountability: 74
  • Sustainability: 31
  • Growth: 0

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 89.1%; rating input score 89
  • Program expense ratio: 87.5%; rating input score 87
  • Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: Limited
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: Limited
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 3 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 38
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Fail
    • Document-retention policy: Fail
    • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Missing
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -1.8%; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.44; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.02; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 12.7%; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: -1.7% per year; rating input score 0; 24th percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: -5.6% per year; rating input score 0; 10th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: -14.3% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 89.1% of revenue deployed · 87.5% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 3 of 3 board members independent · 3 of 8 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 4 filed program accomplishments · $373K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $54K · 4 people listed
  • Consistency: 28 of 28 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 4 filed schedules · includes major donors
  • Filing history: 7 filing years from 2018 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 1 filed money-flow record
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • Moderate — Accountability: Governance controls: 4 of 7 not reported.
  • High — Growth: Program expense growth scored 0/100.
  • High — Growth: Revenue growth scored 0/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 35/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 22/100.
  • High — Growth: Asset growth scored 0/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 26/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Liabilities to assets ratio scored 41/100.