Academic mentorship
Providing daily after-school study halls, customized reading interventions, and hands-on STEM exploration to close opportunity gaps.
Rooted in community · Kansas City, MO
Potential is something
we nurture.
A foundation rooted in Kansas City, Missouri, supporting youth development through academic mentorship, life skills, and safe community spaces.
Our home
Kansas City, Missouri
Our structure
501(c)(3) public charity
Our purpose
Youth mentorship & education
Our promise
Tuition-free community access
01 / The foundation
What we have.
What we can give.
Behind youth advancement are community members willing to share their time, wisdom, and resources. Fresh Start Youth Services Inc connects that dedication directly with adolescents seeking guidance and opportunity.
Teen career pathways
Connecting adolescents with personal financial literacy, vocational trade exposure, job interview readiness, and college admissions support.
Safe community havens
Offering constructive after-school athletic leagues, creative arts spaces, and wholesome evening meals during peak unsupervised hours.
Responsible stewardship
Operating with complete fiscal transparency under Federal EIN 45-4545699, ensuring that resources directly serve local youth.
Guidance • Mentorship • Opportunity
Good intentions.
Open information.
Understanding a community foundation starts with its purpose and its public record.
Explore our identity, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and verified filings available through the Candid national directory.
02 / Real-world impact
Measurable progress
in our community.
1,250+
Adolescents supported with regular weekly mentorship and academic guidance.
94%
High school graduation and grade-level advancement rate across enrolled youth.
100%
Free community access for all participating families across Kansas City.
84¢
Of every dollar received directly underwrites youth programs and student meals.
A student's reflection
"They saw my potential when I couldn't see it myself."
"Before Fresh Start, I was failing algebra and lacked direction. My mentor didn't just help me with equations—he showed up for me consistently. This year, I became the first in my family to attend college."
— Marcus T., Program Scholar
Fiduciary integrity
Open records.
Uncompromising trust.
We believe that donor confidence begins with radical transparency.
As an official 501(c)(3) public charity, our organizational classification, leadership, registered address, and federal tax returns are publicly verifiable.
- Organization name
- Fresh Start Youth Services Inc
- Tax identification (EIN)
-
45-4545699 - Charitable classification
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- Principal office
- 4426 Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130
- Direct phone
- (917) 940-8188
- Leadership contact
- Chaz Marcus Green (Founder & Executive Director)
- Public registry
- View official Candid / GuideStar profile ↗