# Starting Arts Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Jose, California 95113. EIN 01-0552155. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/010552155-starting-arts-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The advancement of public education in the arts of theater, dance, music and visual arts.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/010552155/202640729349300204/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2004
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $2,610,345 | $2,568,130 | $1,294,715 | $937,339 | 26 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/010552155/202640729349300204/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $2,426,297 | $2,555,419 | $1,104,910 | $895,124 | 19 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/010552155/202500679349300600/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $2,344,948 | $2,438,673 | $1,510,887 | $1,024,246 | 16 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/010552155/202440609349301019/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $1,052,847 | $1,324,798 | $926,336 | $851,138 | 16 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/010552155/202231109349300433/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $2,059,100 (80%), management $421,922 (16%), fundraising $87,108 (3%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $461,988, program fees $2,106,580, investment income $24,821.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +25% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 123 youth development nonprofits in San Jose.
- Revenue $2,610,345 is in the top 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Jose: 250 licensed child care centers, 37 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-jose
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Starting Arts Inc's EIN?**

Starting Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0552155. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Starting Arts Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Starting Arts Inc in San Jose, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2004. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Starting Arts Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Starting Arts Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Starting Arts Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "The advancement of public education in the arts of theater, dance, music and visual arts." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Starting Arts Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Starting Arts Inc reported total revenue of $2,610,345 and total expenses of $2,568,130 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.