NonprofitsRobynes Nest

Youth Development

Robynes Nest

HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

Total revenue

$940K

Total expenses

$863K

Net assets

$1.1M

Grants received

$595K

40 grants

EIN

473837497

Tax year

2024

Mission

Robynes Nest empowers at-risk and homeless high-school and transitional-age youth generally ages 14 to 24 in Huntington Beach and nearby cities to complete school and achieve self-sufficiency through housing basic-needs wellness and life-skills support.

Programs

3 programs

Basic Needs Assistance: Robynes Nest provides comprehensive support to ensure students essential needs are met so they can focus on education and personal growth. Food Pantries: Local high schools supported by Robynes Nest maintain fully stocked food pantries with grab-and-go snacks bottled water and toiletries to help meet immediate needs. Our on-site pantry is reserved for Robynes Nest students and offers non-perishable items frozen meals hygiene and household supplies and clothing donated by community partners. These resources help relieve financial pressure and allow students to balance school work and personal responsibilities more effectively. Other Assistance: Robynes Nest also helps students meet critical needs such as vision and dental care transportation and household necessities like furniture blankets or fans. Eligible students demonstrating academic progress and regular attendance may also receive monthly student living expense support to promote accountability and financial stability. This layered support reduces stress fosters consistency and enables students to remain engaged in school while working toward independence.

Expenses: $276KGrants: $172K

Robynes Nest provides focused educational and personal development support to help students succeed in school and prepare for independent adulthood. We offer tutoring school supplies and laptops to ensure students have the tools needed for academic success along with guidance on FAFSA scholarships and career pathways after high school. Our Soaring for Success program brings career coaching directly to local high schools giving at-risk students opportunities to meet industry professionals and explore career options. When additional support is needed our career coach provides one-on-one on-site guidance. All Robynes Nest students participate in Life Skills Education classes covering personal wellness employment readiness financial literacy coping skills and the dangers of substance use. These classes help students make informed decisions manage money responsibly and build a foundation for lifelong success. Students are encouraged and supported in maintaining a substance-free lifestyle as part of developing a healthy and stable life. Care Management staff work closely with each student to address daily living needs and coordinate all services provided by Robynes Nest. This hands-on support ensures students receive consistent guidance accountability and access to the resources they need to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Expenses: $117KGrants: $7K

Other Program Expenses

Expenses: $6K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$774K
Program service revenue$24K
Investment income$10K
Other revenue$134K
Total revenue$940K

Expenses

Grants paid$283K
Salaries & benefits$333K
Fundraising$42K
Other expenses$248K
Total expenses$863K
Total assets$1.8M
Net assets$1.1M

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Alex Alvarez

President

Board

5 hrs/wk

Lisa Farmer

Treasurer

Board

10 hrs/wk

Linda Kannow

Secretary

Board

25 hrs/wk

Dick Deaner

Board Member

Board

10 hrs/wk

Elliot Skolnick

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Andrew Bicos

Board Member

Board

3 hrs/wk

James Pike

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Richard Reid

Board Member

Board

3 hrs/wk

Michael Mulroy

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Robyne Wood

Executive Director

Staff

$92K

50 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 40 of 40

FromAmountPurposeYear
$20K
HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES
2024
$7K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$4K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$25K
HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES
2023
$16K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$3K
Program Support
2023
$26K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$23K
Communtiy Welfare
2022
$23K
Communtiy Welfare
2022
$19K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$1K
Program Support
2022
$100
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$78K
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
2021
$17K
General Support
2021
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$20K
OPERATING FUNDS
2020
$11K
General Support
2020
$4K
COVID 19 SUPPORT
2020
$100
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$8K
Critical Needs Education
2017
$7K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$595K from 16 funders · 40 grants · 2017–2024

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$105K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

California Foundation For

$78K · 1 grant · 2021

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$69K · 5 grants · 2017–2023

Katie & Thomas Haynes Memorial

$55K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$54K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

$51K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

K-Cares Foundation Inc

$45K · 2 grants · 2022

Orange County Community Foundation

$35K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Details

EIN473837497
NTEE codeO01
Subsection03
Ruling date2015-06
Formed2015
Employees10
Volunteers80
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