# Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc

Youth development nonprofit in Gardena, California 90249. EIN 20-5553348. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide a creative and social outlet for at-risk youth that helps to avoid the misplaced creative energy that results in gang violence, crime, and abuse and that increases success in education, productive citizenship, and personal accountability.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205553348/202411279349203101/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 2023 | $1,365 | - | $3,700 | $3,700 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205553348/202411279349203101/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $0, program fees $1,365, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 7 of 20 youth development nonprofits in Gardena.
- Revenue $1,365 is in the bottom 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

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Gardena: 21 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/gardena
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5553348. 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 Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc in Gardena, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Tommy the Clown Foundation 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 Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To provide a creative and social outlet for at-risk youth that helps to avoid the misplaced creative energy that results in gang violence, crime, and abuse and that increases success in education, productive citizenship, and personal accountability." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Tommy the Clown Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $1,365 on its Form 990-EZ (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.