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Youth United for Community Action

East Palo Alto, CA 208221895 youthunited.net

Youth United for Community Action is a nonprofit in East Palo Alto focused on empowering youth and community development, with assets of $2.6 million and a mission to engage young people in public affairs and democracy.

Overview

About Youth United for Community Action

Youth United for Community Action (YUCA) is a nonprofit organization based in East Palo Alto, California, dedicated to empowering youth and fostering community development. With assets totaling $2,629,573, the organization reported expenses of $489,860 and revenue of $648,277. YUCA focuses on a range of subject areas including youth development, community organizing, and human rights, particularly targeting economically disadvantaged and low-income populations. The organization is led by Executive Director Ofelia Bello, with a team that includes board members such as Melvin Gaines (Chairman) and Heleine Grewe (Treasurer). YUCA's mission is to engage young people in public affairs and democracy, aiming to improve community and economic conditions through active participation and advocacy.

Focus areas

Children and youthAdolescentsEconomically disadvantaged peopleLow-income peoplePublic affairsDemocracyCommunity and economic developmentCommunity improvementCommunity organizingInternational human rightsHuman servicesYouth development- Less

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Key statistics
Total Assets $2.6M
Total Awarded This Year $0
Average Grant Size $NaN
Total Grants (Previous Year) 0
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact information
East Palo Alto, CA, US
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Financials

Total assets
$2,629,573

in 2024, compared to $2,471,156 in 2023

Annual grants
$0

0 grants awarded in 2024

Program expenses
85%

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People

Leadership & staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
OB
Ofelia Bello
Exec Director$714082024
OB
Ofelia Bello
Exec Director$710082023
OB
Ofelia Bello
Exec Director$662482022
MG
Melvin Gaines
Bd Chairman$02022
JL
Joanna Leon
Treasurer$02022
HG
Heleine Grewe
Director$02022
BG
Braulio Gonzalez
Director$02022
DA
Dalila Adofo
Director$02022
TW
Thomas Williams
Director$02022
MG
Melvin Gaines
Bd Chairman$02023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025