FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC
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FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC (EIN: 52-2234595) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth organizing and addressing issues within corrections and penology. Founded in 2000, FLY partners with young people to unlock their potential and disrupt the pipeline to prison, focusing on advancing justice in California and beyond. With an operating budget of $11 million and total revenue of $10.3 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found at FLYPROGRAM.ORG.
Mission Statement
FLY'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH YOUTH TO UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL, DISRUPT THE PIPELINE TO PRISON, AND ADVANCE JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND. FLY ENVISIONS A COUNTRY WHERE ALL KIDS GROW UP VALUED AND SUPPORTED, AND THE PIPELINE TO PRISON IS REPLACED WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS TO LIVE HEALTHY, FREE, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES THAT MAKE STRONGER, SAFER, AND MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES FOR US ALL. WHEN FLY WAS FOUNDED IN 2000, WE WERE GUIDED BY THE INPUT OF YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CREATE PROGRAMS GROUNDED IN LEGAL EDUCATION, MENTORING, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. OVER THE PAST 22 YEARS, WE HAVE CONTINUOUSLY SOUGHT THE INPUT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM TO GROW AND EVOLVE OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS. WE SEEK TO ELEVATE THE VOICES OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE OUR SYSTEMS MORE EQUITABLE, JUST, AND HUMANE. WE ARE ON A TRAJECTORY THAT ASPIRES TO MOVE FROM SERVICE FOR SOME TO JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Cause Areas
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Youth organizing
Corrections and penology
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC’s budget?
In 2024, FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC reported an annual operating budget of around $11 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC support?
FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC supports work in Youth organizing and Corrections and penology.
Where does FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC operate?
FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC is headquartered in MILPITAS, CA.
Who funded FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC recently?
In 2025, FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC received grants from SAN FRANCISCO FORTY NINERS FOUNDATION, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and Boston Foundation, Inc. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC in 2024 exceeds $1.7 million.
What is FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC’s reliance on government grants?
FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC relied on government grants for more than 45% of their total revenue in 2024.
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