YOUTH RADIO
AI Summary
YOUTH RADIO is an award-winning media production company focused on youth organizing and creative youth development, dedicated to training diverse young people in digital media and technology. With an operating budget of $6.1 million and total revenue of $3.7 million, the organization partners with industry professionals to empower youth from historically marginalized communities to produce impactful media that challenges conventional narratives. Key funders include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation, among others, none of which contribute 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.yr.media.
Mission Statement
YOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA IS AN AWARD-WINNING MEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT TRAINS A GROUP OF DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS LEARN TO PRODUCE MARKETABLE MEDIA FOR MASSIVE AUDIENCES WHILE BRINGING YOUTH PERSPECTIVES TO ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONCERN. THROUGH YR MEDIA, YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION. BY BRINGING NATIONAL SCALE TO YR MEDIA'S PROVEN MODEL OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING, YR MEDIAWILLDRAMATICALLY EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES (LOW INCOME YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR) TO CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL NARRATIVES, REACH AND INFLUENCE SIGNIFICANT AUDIENCES, AND ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
3
Youth organizing
Creative Youth Development
Unknown or not classified
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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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- 80 funders
- 57 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YOUTH RADIO’s budget?
In 2024, YOUTH RADIO reported an annual operating budget of around $6.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does YOUTH RADIO support?
YOUTH RADIO supports work in Youth organizing, Creative Youth Development, and Unknown or not classified.
Where does YOUTH RADIO operate?
YOUTH RADIO is headquartered in Oakland, CA.
Who funded YOUTH RADIO recently?
In 2025, YOUTH RADIO received grants from THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, and John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated). More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant YOUTH RADIO received in 2024?
The largest grant to YOUTH RADIO in 2024 exceeds $725 thousand.
What is YOUTH RADIO’s reliance on government grants?
YOUTH RADIO relied on government grants for more than 20% of their total revenue in 2024.