Youth Advocacy
Building capacity of low-income youth to speak out on issues affecting their lives and communities
Empowers low-income youth to become skilled advocates and leaders through training in strategic thinking and public speaking
About Organization
Young Voices equips urban youth with advocacy skills, teaching them to analyze issues, communicate persuasively, and assume leadership roles. Based in Providence, RI, the organization operates with 27 employees and 40 volunteers, generating $767,634 in annual revenue. Founded in 2006, it has grown steadily over nearly two decades.
Youth Advocacy
Building capacity of low-income youth to speak out on issues affecting their lives and communities
Leadership Development
Cultivating next generation of public policy leaders through skills training and mentorship opportunities
Educational Equity
Supporting academic success and long-term educational achievement for urban youth facing systemic barriers
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$768K
+8.2% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$829K
+17.4% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$1.3M
-1% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
27
+22.7% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767,634 | $829,184 | $1,324,184 | 27 |
| 2023 | $709,178 | $706,203 | $1,337,020 | 22 |
| 2022 | $630,028 | $548,118 | $1,295,041 | 30 |
| 2020 | $412,197 | $464,618 | $1,231,166 | 56 |
| 2019 | $546,492 | $384,052 | $1,213,258 | 82 |
| 2018 | $497,568 | $350,079 | $1,039,803 | 99 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Youth learn to research and understand complex social and policy issues affecting their communities
Participants develop frameworks for evaluating options and planning effective advocacy campaigns
Youth master articulate and persuasive speaking skills for diverse audiences and platforms
Graduates assume active roles as advocates and leaders in their schools and communities
Services and programs offered by Young Voices
Teaches youth to understand complex issues, think strategically, and articulate positions persuasively in public forums
Prepares emerging leaders to assume influential roles in their communities and beyond through structured mentorship
Provides resources and guidance to help low-income youth achieve academic milestones and long-term educational goals
Connects rising independent leaders with opportunities to influence policy decisions at local and national levels
Meet the people behind Young Voices.
2006
2006
Young Voices established in Providence to empower low-income urban youth as advocates
2019
2019
Organization reached 82 employees and expanded program capacity significantly
2022
2022
Annual revenue reached $630,000 supporting advocacy training for hundreds of youth
2024
2024
Organization achieved record revenue of $767,634 with streamlined team of 27 staff
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$119K
Highest Paid
$119K
Kar-Hing Chung
Compensated Officers
1
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kar-Hing Chung | Executive Director | $91,459 | $27,967 | $119,426 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kar-Hing Chung | Executive Director | $100,003 | — | $100,003 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kar-Hing Chung | Executive Director | $69,722 | $10,734 | $80,456 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Feldman | Executive Director (Ended 06/2020) | $70,640 | $16,388 | $87,028 | 40 |
| Kar-Hing Chung | Executive Director (Started 07/2020) | $62,824 | $10,080 | $72,904 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Feldman - Until 062020 | Executive Director | $65,786 | $14,503 | $80,289 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Total Approved
$86K
Total Forgiven
$87K
101% forgiven
Jobs Retained
9
Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.