Young Black and Suburban Kids

“Building a strong cultural connection with our Young, Black, and Suburban Kids.”

aka YBS Kids   |   Plano, TX   |  www.ybskids.org

Mission

YBS kids is dedicated to teaching young people cultural history, life skills and ways to empower them for a better future. Our vision is to inspire children to become who they want to be, but more importantly, influence self-confidence and pride. By empowering our young children and youth this way, we empower our communities.

Ruling year info

2019

Executive Director

Deidra O'Neal

Main address

500 North Central Expy. Suite #500

Plano, TX 75074 USA

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EIN

83-4334096

NTEE code info

Other Art, Culture, Humanities Organizations/Services N.E.C. (A99)

Youth Centers, Clubs, (includes Boys/Girls Clubs)- Multipurpose (O20)

Urban, Community (S31)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

In 2019, our nonprofit organization decided it was time for our young children in suburban communities to hear and discover their rich heritage. In today's society, our children are missing the essence of culture and unity, so it is more important than ever to educate our children through diversity, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch YBS Kids.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Black Culture and Life Skills Enrichment Program

YBS Kids focuses on the positive exposure, exploration, and skill-building possibilities of
African-American children and youth from all social-economic communities in North Texas.

- Black History
- Cultural Awareness
- Financial Literacy
- Job Readiness
- Culture and Childhood Nutrition
- Volunteer & Community Service
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Population(s) Served
Parents
Social and economic status
Children and youth
Ethnic and racial groups
Health

YBS Kids Cares program's objective is to bring awareness to the people who support and assist in our neighborhoods.

We're also meeting the needs of students in economically disadvantaged communities in which we learn and live.

Population(s) Served
Caregivers
Families
Seniors
Children and youth
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

YBS Kids teaches children from all socio-economic groups about their rich history and the history of different cultures--which helps them create a more active social life, an essential part of a child's development. Here at YBS Kids, children and youth will gain cultural knowledge and necessary life skills. This knowledge helps build character and enables our young, Black, suburban kids to believe and value the things that make them exceptional, confident, and proud.
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1. Promote Black History- Past and Present and cultural awareness.

2. Provide programs and services for children and youth that include: Finacial Literacy, STEM education, Self-Esteem, and Health and Child Nutrition.

3. Exposing our children and youth to a diverse group of influential speakers, businesses, corporations and local leaders.

4. Building great partnerships with businesses that enjoy giving back and making a positive impact in our communities.

YBS Kids is focus on issues and desires that our young children and youth care about. We’re driven to offer enrichment programs and activities that allow collaboration, innovation and development that focus on equipping our children for a successful future.

YBS Kids was able to thrive during the global pandemic of 2020 by these accomplishments:

1. Our organization’s member retention rate is 90 percent.
2. Our annual donation has a 60% growth rate.
3. Established 2 new corporate donors.
4. Recipient of local community grants.
5. Expanded our community engagement in Plano Title Schools
6. Served disadvantage children and youth in the City of Plano.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Young Black and Suburban Kids

Board of directors
as of 11/9/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Deidra O’Neal

Young Black and Suburban Kids

Term: 2020 - 2020

Ezra O'Neal, Jr

City of Miracles

Cynthia Hampton

Girls Scout of America, Los Angeles Council

Michele Seymour

VICE Media Group

Deidra O'Neal

Young Black and Suburban Kids

Keyana Simmons

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 09/05/2021

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? GuideStar partnered on this section with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American/African
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 12/22/2019

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.