New York, NY

NEW YORK STATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INC

EIN 26-3599242

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Immigrants & Refugees Immigrants & refugees Children & youth

Mission

The NYSYLC envisions an inclusive society where currently- and formerly-undocumented youth belong, thrive, and are unafraid. The organization gives undocumented youth the tools and space to organize, lead, and create change in their communities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About NEW YORK STATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL INC

The New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC) is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York City that organizes, trains, and advances educational and civic opportunities for undocumented and immigrant youth. It operates a portfolio of programs including grassroots organizing, leadership development, college access supports, and arts/self-expression workshops.

NYSYLC was founded by undocumented youth and continues to be led and staffed primarily by young immigrant organizers. The organization maintains an active public presence (annual reports, regular events and membership meetings, and program cohorts such as Undocu Academy, Dream Team Network, UndocuQueer, and the Youth Empowerment Program) and its EIN (26-3599242) is reflected in IRS/Form 990 records and nonprofit data platforms, confirming the entity and tax-exempt status.

Notable achievements

Published 2022 Annual Report

Released a 2022 annual report documenting program activity, financial position, and the organization’s response to members’ needs for social connection, college access help, and emotional support during and after the pandemic period.

Secured multi-year foundation support

Obtained institutional grants and operating support from multiple foundations to expand programming; this includes a documented grant award from the Altman Foundation in 2024 (award support for cultural engagement, youth development, and arts programming).

Expanded program offerings and public events

Scaled core program and outreach activities (Undocu Academy, Dream Team Network, UndocuQueer Team, Youth Empowerment Program) and maintained regular public events, trainings, and membership meetings through 2024–2026.

At a glance

Total assets: $688K
Annual revenue: $671K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-3599242
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.nysylc.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Active nonprofit with publicly available Form 990 filings and profiles on major nonprofit data platforms (matching EIN 26-3599242).

Named grantee/partner by multiple NYC-area foundations and philanthropic programs, reflecting institutional recognition and support.

Maintains an active, up-to-date web presence (program pages, annual reports, events, and resources) and regular community announcements and cohorts.

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