# Children of Mercy

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Union City, California 94587. EIN 02-0596307. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2002
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Alameda County, California: about 316,637 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
- 818 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Union City: 11 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/union-city
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Children of Mercy's EIN?**

Children of Mercy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0596307. 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 Children of Mercy a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Children of Mercy in Union City, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2002. 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 Children of Mercy tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Children of Mercy 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 Children of Mercy do?**

The IRS classifies Children of Mercy as: Children's and youth services. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.