Young & Healthy

What Young & Healthy does

Young & Healthy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare access organization founded in 1990 in Pasadena, California, by a group of 19 physicians. It provides free medical, dental, and mental healthcare services to underserved children ages 0-18 (and former foster youth up to age 25) living in or attending school in Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, or South Pasadena. Since inception, the organization has served more than 34,285 local children in need through case management, insurance navigation, and direct referral to a volunteer professional network.

The organization operates without proprietary technology. Its core operating model is human case management: approximately 10 paid staff coordinate a volunteer network of 350+ healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, mental health counselors, specialists, pharmacies, laboratories) who deliver services in their private offices on a rotating basis, supplemented by 500+ community volunteers and 100+ community partners. Service lines include direct medical, dental, and mental health care, the annual Mobile Dental Clinic in partnership with USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, vision clinics, school-based programs (First Grade Dental Education, Mindfulness Curriculum at K/1st/3rd/6th grade, PowerUp for high school), trauma-informed care training, free income tax preparation via university VITA programs, and one-on-one insurance enrollment (Medi-Cal, Covered California) plus advocacy for wrongful denials.

Young & Healthy is funded entirely through charitable revenue rather than fees. Cash inflows come from individual donations at various tiers ($25, $50, $100, $250, or custom), employer matching gift programs with companies such as Walt Disney, Apple, Bank of America, Edison International, JP Morgan Chase, and others, planned giving through bequests and beneficiary designations, and stock donations coordinated via D.A. Davidson & Co. (Tax ID 95-4527969). A notable structural feature is that every $1 raised is matched by $1.75 in donated in-kind services, producing $2,212,386 in donated professional and community services during FY 2023-2024. All client services are provided free of charge, so there is no per-transaction pricing model; the organization instead monetizes impact through donor relations and grant funding (e.g., Kaiser Permanente Coordinated Community Response grant).

Name

Young & Healthy

Legal name

Young & Healthy

Website

https://yhpasadena.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Young & Healthy is a Pasadena-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 that provides free medical, dental, and mental healthcare to underserved children ages 0-18 (and former foster youth to age 25) through a volunteer network of 350+ healthcare professionals and 100+ community partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices (HLAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Mental Health & Well-Being Promotion (Early Years) (EDACAMAK)

Keywords

• Community healthcare access
• Pediatric medical services
• Dental care programs
• Mental health counseling
• Insurance enrollment assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Young & Healthy accepts donations from individuals at various levels ($25, $50, $100, $250 or custom amounts). Donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID: 95-4527969) and can be made one-time or monthly. The organization maximizes donations through employer matching gift programs with companies including Abbott Laboratories, Apple, Bank of America, Edison International, Jacobs Engineering, JP Morgan Chase, Macy's, Optum Healthcare, State Farm Insurance, The Walt Disney Company, and others.
2. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: The organization receives planned gifts through bequests in wills, beneficiary designations on insurance plans or retirement accounts. These planned gifts support long-term sustainability.
3. Stock Donations: Young & Healthy accepts donations of stock and securities, coordinated through D.A. Davidson & Co. (Attn: Silvia Gonzalez, 624 South Grand Avenue #2600, Los Angeles, CA 90017).
4. In-Kind Donated Services: Each dollar raised is matched by $1.75 of donated in-kind services. In fiscal year 2023-2024, professional and community volunteers provided $2,212,386 in in-kind and donated services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Young & Healthy is a nonprofit healthcare access organization that provides free medical, dental, and mental health services to underserved children ages 0-18 (and former foster youth up to age 25) in the greater Pasadena area through a network of more than 350 volunteer healthcare professionals. The organization additionally delivers insurance enrollment and navigation assistance (Medi-Cal and Covered California), an annual Mobile Dental Clinic with USC, vision clinics, school-based mindfulness and dental education, trauma-informed care training, and free income tax preparation services. All services are provided at no charge to qualifying clients.

Product overview

Young & Healthy operates as a nonprofit healthcare services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of direct clinical services, insurance support programs, and educational initiatives. The core services include Medical Care, Dental Care, and Mental Health Counseling provided through a volunteer network of over 350 healthcare professionals. These clinical services are supplemented by insurance enrollment and navigation assistance (Medi-Cal and Covered California), the annual Mobile Dental Clinic in partnership with USC, trauma informed care training, and mindfulness education programs in local schools. Additional support services include income tax assistance and vision clinics. The organization serves as a resource hub connecting underserved children and families to needed healthcare services across the greater Pasadena area.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Care Services Free medical treatment provided by local volunteer healthcare professionals, including specialists, available on a rotating basis to treat children in their private offices. The provider network also includes pharmacies and laboratories to support client needs. Services are free to qualifying children ages 0-18 and former foster youth up to age 25 in the greater Pasadena area.
• Dental Care Services Free dental care provided by volunteer dentists on a rotating basis in their private offices for qualifying children in the greater Pasadena area. Supplemented by a monthly first-grade dental education program and an annual Mobile Dental Clinic hosted with USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.
• Mental Health Counseling Free counseling services for children and families delivered by an active volunteer corps of mental health professionals, supporting clients dealing with trauma, stress, and behavioral health needs at no charge.
• Insurance Enrollment Assistance One-on-one assistance with applications and enrollment for Medi-Cal and Covered California, including follow-up case management to ensure clients are accepted into eligible health coverage programs. Provided at no cost to residents of the greater Pasadena area.
• Insurance Navigation and Advocacy Support for individuals who have insurance but face barriers accessing care, including education on covered services and advocacy when insurance coverage is wrongfully denied. Services are available to any age or income level in the greater Pasadena area.
• Mobile Dental Clinic Annual mobile dental clinic hosted in partnership with USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, providing comprehensive dental care for more than 100 community children with the greatest needs. USC dental students provide treatment under faculty supervision.
• Vision Clinics Vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and provision of prescription eyeglasses for children in need, delivered in partnership with Vision to Learn and other community resources.
• Income Tax Assistance Free income tax preparation and e-filing services for low-income families and individuals in the Pasadena area, delivered in partnership with Cal State LA and Cal Poly Pomona VITA programs, including education on Earned Income Tax Credit benefits.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership (30+ years) to host annual Mobile Dental Clinic providing comprehensive dental care for 100-150+ children. USC dental students provide treatment under faculty supervision. The 2023-2024 Mobile Dental Clinics provided $258,486 in services.
• Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor community partner providing school-based access for dental education, mindfulness programs, and referrals. Young & Healthy's Executive Director sits on the Collaborate PASadena Leadership Council.
• Pasadena Public Health DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in public health initiatives including trauma-informed care training and community health programs.
• D.A. Davidson & Co.supportingOthersStock donation coordination partner. Contact: Silvia Gonzalez, 624 South Grand Avenue #2600, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
• All Saints ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding community partner that helped create Young & Healthy decades ago. Continues to support access to high-quality healthcare for the community.
• Huntington HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing hospital and physician services for referred patients.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner supporting community health initiatives and referrals.
• Cal State LA VITA ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for free income tax preparation and e-filing services during tax season.
• Cal Poly Pomona VITA ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for free income tax preparation and e-filing services during tax season.
• Covered CaliforniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState healthcare marketplace partnership for insurance enrollment assistance.
• City of PasadenamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner including participation in Collaborate PASadena and Office of the Young Child initiatives.
• Growing Together PASadenamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork coordinated by Pasadena Office of the Young Child, fostering development of children ages 0-5 and supporting families with tools and resources.
• Collaborate PASadenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive framework of PUSD and City of Pasadena dedicated to improving lives of children and families. Young & Healthy's Executive Director sits on the Leadership Council.
• Jericho Road PasadenasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for mindfulness program video production and trauma-informed care content.
• Shriners Hospital for ChildrensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized pediatric hospital partner for referrals and care coordination.
• Junior League of PasadenasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's volunteer organization supporting community service initiatives.
• Vision to LearnsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision services partner providing eye exams and glasses to children.
• Peace Over ViolencesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence and sexual assault response organization partner.
• Union StationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services organization partner.
• The Center for ConnectionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for play-based family therapy sessions for families impacted by trauma including Eaton Fire.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AltaMed Health Services: Large LA County FQHC network delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and insurance enrollment to underserved communities at significantly greater scale. Adjacent service overlap with Young & Healthy but operates as a broader incumbent.

Regional players

• Northeast Valley Health Corporation: San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley FQHC providing primary, dental, and behavioral healthcare to underserved families. Comparable mission but serves a different LA sub-region than Young & Healthy.
• Families Together of Orange County: Orange County nonprofit FQHC delivering pediatric and family healthcare plus insurance navigation to underserved families. Comparable service mix to Young & Healthy but in a different Southern California region.

Direct peers

• QueensCare: LA-based charitable organization funding and providing healthcare access (medical, dental, vision) to low-income uninsured residents, especially children. Comparable funding/charitable-care model and service mix to Young & Healthy.
• St. John's Well Child and Family Center: Los Angeles-area FQHC delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and insurance enrollment to underserved children and families. Highly comparable model with deeper clinical infrastructure and broader LA footprint.
• Eisner Health: LA-based nonprofit community health network serving low-income children and families with medical, dental, and behavioral health services plus insurance enrollment — a near-identical service portfolio to Young & Healthy at greater scale.
• Children's Health Fund: National nonprofit delivering healthcare to medically underserved children via mobile clinics and clinical partners. Comparable pediatric focus and mobile-clinic delivery model (akin to Young & Healthy's USC Mobile Dental Clinic).
• Venice Family Clinic: LA County nonprofit providing free/low-cost medical, dental, and mental health care to uninsured and low-income families. Closely comparable mission and service mix to Young & Healthy, operating at larger scale across multiple LA communities.
• South Central Family Health Center: LA-based community health center providing medical, dental, mental health, and insurance enrollment to underserved families. Closely mirrors Young & Healthy's whole-family care model in a different LA neighborhood.
• Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (ChapCare): Federally qualified health center serving PASadena-area low-income patients with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and insurance enrollment. Operates in the same geographic footprint as Young & Healthy with a more clinically integrated (paid-staff) model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YoungHealthy
• Instagraminstagram.com/yhpasadena
• Xx.com/pasyounghealthy

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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