The Youth Empowerment Project, led by Melissa Sawyer, is a nonprofit organization with an EIN of 42-1633060 that focuses on creative youth development and legal services. With an operating budget of $6.2 million and total revenue of $5.1 million for the filing year 2025, the organization engages underserved young people through community-based education, mentoring, and employment readiness programs, aiming to help them develop essential skills and strengthen ties to family and community. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base to support its mission. For more information, visit www.youthempowermentproject.org.