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Larry Thomas Youth Development Corporation

Chandler, AZ · EIN 845069540 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE O99 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · www.ltyd.org
revenue
$25K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$48K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

See Schedule O

profile · synthesized from sources

Larry Thomas Youth Development Corporation is an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to youth development, primarily through mentorship and college/career readiness programs. The organization focuses on empowering young men and women, particularly student-athletes and minority youth, to achieve academic success and develop life skills. They operate in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Chandler and Tempe.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Art Program
A program directed by Brenda Girolamo, fostering creative expression in students.
Iron Sharpens Iron
A male mentoring group for high school-aged minority young men and student-athletes, focusing on college readiness, academic excellence, financial literacy, career readiness, leadership, and teamwork through weekly mentorship sessions.
Larry Thomas Charity Golf Tournament
An event organized to support the organization's mission, directed by Joseph Taylor and Jazin Hodge.
Pride Pantry
A program directed by Brandy Thomas, though no further details are provided on the website content.
Visualizing Our Future
A mentoring program and workshop series designed to teach young ladies how to set goals, plan for future endeavors, and prepare for college and careers, including vision boards and guest speakers.
Youth Farm Program
A program directed by Brenda Girolamo, promoting connection through communal farming/gardening.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 6 activities
    • Community Service Program
      Operates a Community Service Program that provides opportunities for students to participate in local volunteer projects.
    • Community Service Program
      Operates a Community Service Program that provides opportunities for students to participate in local volunteer projects.
    • Youth Leadership Development Program
      Operates a Youth Leadership Development Program that teaches students skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through practical activities.
    • Youth Leadership Development Program
      Operates a Youth Leadership Development Program that teaches students skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through practical activities.
    • Youth Mentorship Program
      Operates a Youth Mentorship Program that provides students with adult mentors, continuing the legacy of Larry Thomas's passion for mentoring.
    • Youth Outreach Program
      Operates a general youth outreach program, continuing the legacy of Larry Thomas's passion for mentoring.
  • School-Based Youth Mentoring Programs 3 activities
    • Iron Sharpens Iron Mentoring Project
      Operates the "Iron Sharpens Iron" mentoring project, a male mentoring group for high school-aged minority young men, providing weekly mentorship sessions focusing on life skills, character building, academic excellence, financial literacy, college and career readiness, and leadership. Monthly meetings have been held at Mountain Pointe High School and Tolleson High School since at least 2021.
    • Iron Sharpens Iron Mentoring Project
      Operates the "Iron Sharpens Iron" mentoring project, a male mentoring group for high school-aged minority young men. This program provides weekly mentorship sessions focusing on life skills development, character building, academic excellence (tutoring), financial literacy, college and career readiness, and leadership and teamwork, with monthly meetings held at high schools like Mountain Pointe and Tolleson since at least 2021.
    • Iron Sharpens Iron Mentoring Project
      Operates the "Iron Sharpens Iron" mentoring project, a male mentoring group for high school-aged minority young men. This program provides weekly mentorship sessions focusing on life skills, character building, academic excellence (tutoring), financial literacy, college and career readiness, and leadership, with monthly meetings held at high schools like Mountain Pointe and Tolleson since at least 2021.
  • Job Readiness Training 2 activities
    • Career Guidance
      Provides career guidance including job search skills training, career assessments, job shadowing opportunities, and personalized career counseling.
    • Career Guidance and Development
      Provides career guidance including job search skills training, career assessments, job shadowing opportunities, and personalized career counseling.
  • Therapeutic & Community Art Workshops 2 activities
    • LTYD Art Connection Program
      Hosts creative events and fosters creative expression through the LTYD Art Connection Program to promote mental and physical well-being and connection, including art shows and specific events like "SIT & Paint."
    • LTYD Art Connection Program
      Hosts creative events and fosters creative expression through the LTYD Art Connection Program to promote mental and physical well-being and connection, including art shows and specific events like "SIT & Paint."
  • Women's Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Visualizing Our Future Mentoring Program
      Operates the Visualizing Our Future mentoring program, a five-week workshop for young ladies that includes vision boards, guest speakers, college and career planning, and distributes certificates of completion and monetary gifts. This program has been running since at least December 2020.
    • Visualizing Our Future Mentoring Program
      Operates the Visualizing Our Future mentoring program, a five-week workshop for young ladies that includes vision boards, guest speakers, college and career planning, and distributes certificates of completion and monetary gifts. This program has been running since December 2020.
  • Youth Free Throw and Open Basketball Play 1 activity
    • Arizona Saints Sports Club
      Operates the Arizona Saints Sports Club, providing organized sports activities for boys and girls.
  • Youth Mentoring Center Operations 1 activity
    • Youth Mentorship Program
      Operates a Youth Mentorship Program that provides students with adult mentors and supports young students through mentorship.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Academic Support and College Preparation
      Provides educational resources and academic counseling, including comprehensive tutoring, homework help, and college preparation assistance to support young students.
    • Academic Support and Counseling
      Provides educational resources and academic counseling, including comprehensive tutoring, homework help, and college preparation assistance.
    • Academic Support and Counseling
      Provides educational resources and academic counseling, including comprehensive tutoring, homework help, and college preparation assistance for students.
    • Arizona Saints Sports Club
      Provides organized sports activities for boys and girls through the Arizona Saints Sports Club, established in 2007.
    • Youth Farm Program
      Operates the LTYD Youth Farm Program, providing hands-on learning experiences in communal farming and gardening to teach responsibility, teamwork, and life skills.
    • Youth Farm Program
      Operates the LTYD Youth Farm Program, providing hands-on learning experiences in communal farming and gardening to teach responsibility, teamwork, and life skills.
    • Youth Mentorship Program
      Operates a Youth Mentorship Program that provides students with adult mentors, supporting young students through education and mentorship.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$25K
Contributions & grants$12K47%
Program service revenue$2K9%
Investment income——
Other revenue$14
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$48K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Brandy Thomas — Director
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • AMAZON Funder — Sponsored the LTYD 2024 Art Program.
  • Allied Youth Partner — Jazin Hodge, Iron Sharpens Iron Program Director, Golf Tournament, and Social Media for LTYD, co-founded this business specializing in youth empowerment.
  • Allied Youth Partner — Jazin Hodge, a featured speaker for LTYD, is the founder of Allied Youth, specializing in youth empowerment.
  • Arizona Saints Sports Club Partner — Larry Thomas established this club which provides organized sports activities for boys and girls.
  • Booker T. Washington Child Development Center Partner — Jevin D. Hodge, President/CEO of LTYD, serves as the President of this Head Start school.
  • Bridget Pettis Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the LTYD Youth Farm Program to offer learning experiences.
  • Cornerstone Strategies Partner — Jazin Hodge, Iron Sharpens Iron Program Director, Golf Tournament, and Social Media for LTYD, co-founded this business specializing in strategic consulting, marketing, and public relations.
  • Cornerstone Strategies Partner — Jazin Hodge, a featured speaker for LTYD, is the founder of Cornerstone Strategies, specializing in strategic consulting, marketing, and public relations.
  • East Valley NAACP Partner — Jevin D. Hodge, President/CEO of LTYD, serves as the President of this civil rights organization.
  • Garret House Partner — Larry Thomas was a co-founder and director of this youth group home for troubled youth.
  • Jazin Hodge Partner — Featured speaker mentoring youth in the LTYD Iron Sharpens Iron program in 2025.
  • KJ Andrews Mgmt. Consulting & Financial Services Partner — Kathryn Andrews, Treasurer of LTYD, is the owner of this company.
  • LINK Strategic Partners Partner — Jevin D. Hodge, President/CEO of LTYD, is the Director of National Engagement and Partnerships for this international consulting firm.
  • Mountain Pointe High School Garden Club Partner — Collaborates on the LTYD Youth Farm Program to offer learning experiences.
  • O.D. Harris Partner — Featured speaker mentoring youth in the LTYD Iron Sharpens Iron program in 2024.
  • Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Branch Partner — Hosted the LTYD Art Show for the month of May.
  • Roy Tatem, Jr. Partner — Featured speaker mentoring youth in the LTYD Iron Sharpens Iron program in 2024 and 2023.
  • SRP Funder — Supported the 2025 LTYD Visualizing Our Future program.
  • Shell Partner — Carol Parillon, Consultant for LTYD, is the Chief Data Architect at Shell.
  • Sutton & Smart Group Partner — Jon Sutton, Member at Large for LTYD, leads this holding company.
  • The Citizen Collective Partner — Jazin Hodge, Iron Sharpens Iron Program Director, Golf Tournament, and Social Media for LTYD, co-founded this business specializing in strategic consulting, marketing, and public relations.
  • The Citizen Collective Partner — Jazin Hodge, a featured speaker for LTYD, is the founder of The Citizen Collective, specializing in strategic consulting, marketing, and public relations.
  • True Me: Golden Years Partner — Jazin Hodge, Iron Sharpens Iron Program Director, Golf Tournament, and Social Media for LTYD, co-founded this nonprofit.
  • True Me: Golden Years Partner — Jazin Hodge, a featured speaker for LTYD, is the co-founder of True Me: Golden Years, a nonprofit supporting aging communities.
  • Vanguard Strategies and Consulting, LLC Partner — Roy Tatem, Jr., a featured speaker for LTYD, is the President of Vanguard Strategies and Consulting, LLC.