# Friends of the Canteen

Youth development nonprofit in Cicero, New York 13039. EIN 20-0194686. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The sole purpose is to raise funds that will be used to support program costs for the town of cicero canteen teen center.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200194686/202642299349300944/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O112)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $130,332 | $80,365 | $421,080 | $421,080 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200194686/202642299349300944/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $64,277 | $79,724 | $430,493 | $430,493 | 0 | 120 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200194686/202332979349300908/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $53,940 | $64,162 | $445,940 | $445,940 | 0 | 120 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200194686/202212589349300011/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $72,627 (90%), management $3,924 (5%), fundraising $3,814 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $127,351, program fees $2,510, investment income $471.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +25% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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: 2 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Cicero.
- Revenue $130,332 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 254 youth development nonprofits in New York; median $298,687.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Onondaga County, New York: about 96,403 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
- 77 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cicero: 5 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/cicero
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Friends of the Canteen's EIN?**

Friends of the Canteen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0194686. 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 Friends of the Canteen a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of the Canteen in Cicero, New York 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 Friends of the Canteen tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of the Canteen 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 Friends of the Canteen do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The sole purpose is to raise funds that will be used to support program costs for the town of cicero canteen teen center." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Friends of the Canteen take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Friends of the Canteen reported total revenue of $130,332 and total expenses of $80,365 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.