Mission
Year Up United equips students with skills through tuition-free job training, hands-on experience, and personalized coaching to help young adults secure and thrive in promising careers. Partnered with over 250 top employers, the nonprofit serves as a bridge for young individuals seeking to launch their careers and gain meaningful work experience.
Basic Information
Founded in
2000
EIN
04-3534407
Total Assets
$216.2 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Powerful Alumni Success Stories
Meet Nico Cargo, a graduate who landed his dream internship at Microsoft after completing our program.
Transformational Environment
Brayan Luna's journey from two jobs to a successful career at JPMorgan Chase highlights our transformative impact.

Alumni Commitment
River Veloz exemplifies how our alumni carry Year Up United values to empower others.
Impact Stats
Annual Starting Salary
Average Starting Salary
Year Up United graduates earn a competitive starting salary.
Total Students Supported
Students Supported
More than 47,500 students have benefited from Year Up United's training programs.
Employment/Education Rate
Graduate Employment and Education Rate
A significant percentage of graduates find employment or continue their education shortly after completing their program.
Our Programs

Career Pathways
A skills-first job training program that provides young adults with the experience and support needed for successful careers.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"I'm passionate about helping others and being part of the force that drives necessary changes in our society."

Gaelle Akaliza
Quality Assurance Coordinator, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
"I powered through those gritty first six months of learning and development and landed an internship with my dream company."

Nico Cargo
IT Support Analyst, Microsoft
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
77
76
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.35%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
14.57%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2055
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8844
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.0886
20
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 90.34M | 48.53% |
Program Services | 93.52M | 50.24% |
Investment Income | 1.826M | 0.98% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -222.3K | -0.12% |
Other Notable Sources | 868.5K | 0.47% |
Total Revenue | 186.2M | 100.00% |