FREEDOM 4 YOUTH FREEDOM 4 YOUTH'S (F4Y) MISSION IS TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO BUILD SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES. F4Y PARTNERS WITH UCSB, SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE, THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT-LARGE, TO PROVIDE BOTH THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIY RE-ENTRY SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. YOUTH ARE SUPPORTED TO DEFINE THEIR OWN EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAY AND DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION PLAN WITH MEASURABLE GOALS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE.
FREEDOM 4 YOUTH has received 46 grants from 25 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $1,081,815 in 2024 to $823,318 in 2025. Most recent reported revenue: $823,318.
Annual Revenue
$823,318
Known Funders
25
Grants Received
46
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $823,318 | $805,216 | $44,873 |
| 2024 | $1,081,815 | $1,285,290 | $72,753 |
| 2023 | $665,632 | $891,929 | $226,695 |
| 2022 | $826,218 | $424,038 | $440,871 |
Top Funders
IRVINE, CA
SANTA BARBARA, CA
IRVINE, CA
IRVINE, CA
SANTA BARBARA, CA
SANTA BARBARA, CA
SANTA BARBARA, CA
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
VENTURA, CA
VENTURA, CA
Showing top 10 of 25 funders.
Key Personnel
From 2025 IRS 990 filing
BILLI JO STARR
FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VAL PADILLA
Director
LUCY FIRESTONE
Director
WILLIE POINDEXTER
Director
ROGER PERRY
Director
NATE CONTERAS
Director
KATY POWERS
President
SHANNON MILLER
Treasurer
MELISSA COHEN
Secretary
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