Since its founding in 1997, YLF has served over 3,000 young people in need, resulting in 97% attending college and 100% of parents reporting a positive experience with YLF. YLF operates in connection with the Washington, D.C. study centers of Opus Dei, a Catholic institution with the mission of helping people turn their work and daily activities into occasions for growing closer to God, for serving others, and for improving society. YLF is a 501 (c) 3 organization. All gifts are tax-deductible.