Mission
Young New Yorkers (YNY) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 that seeks to restore young people's creative voices by offering arts-based diversion programs. These programs help young people avoid jail time and lifelong criminal records while engaging with the criminal justice system through artistry and advocacy.
Basic Information
Founded in
2014
EIN
81-1465388
Total Assets
$893.1 thousand
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

Restorative Arts Diversion Program
An arts-based program for young people facing criminal charges to avoid criminal records.

Advocacy Forums
Graduate programs that engage participants in advocacy for criminal justice reform.

Community Exhibitions
Exhibitions where young artists showcase their work as a form of advocacy.
Impact Stats
Number of youths diverted
Successful Diversion
Diverted over 1,400 young people from jail.
Our Programs

Restorative Arts Diversion (RAD)
A program allowing young people to avoid jail time through creative expression.
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Graduate Leadership
Long-term engagement for graduates of RAD to enhance their skills in community leadership and advocacy.
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YNY Fellowship
A fellowship program for active grads committed to transforming the criminal legal system.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
53
36
/100
Program Expense Ratio
41.34%
4
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1272
18
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8645
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.681M | 100.00% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 1.681M | 100.00% |