# El Padrecito Ministries

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Guadalupe, California 93434. EIN 20-5986583. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Reflecting on his own delinquent past, Father Masseo Gonzales aka "El Padrecito" of the popular HOMIES figurines, founded El Padrecito Ministries as way to reach un-churched youth through the performing arts so that they might know they are children of a loving God.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205986583/202503219349323425/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2007
- 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 2024 | $378,775 | $463,297 | $113,537 | $107,608 | 9 | 3 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205986583/202503219349323425/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $323,838 (70%), management $131,168 (28%), fundraising $8,291 (2%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $296,143, program fees $67,702, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $378,775 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Barbara County, California: about 98,571 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
- 183 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Guadalupe: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/guadalupe
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is El Padrecito Ministries's EIN?**

El Padrecito Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5986583. 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 El Padrecito Ministries a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists El Padrecito Ministries in Guadalupe, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. 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 El Padrecito Ministries tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to El Padrecito Ministries 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 El Padrecito Ministries do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Reflecting on his own delinquent past, Father Masseo Gonzales aka "El Padrecito" of the popular HOMIES figurines, founded El Padrecito Ministries as way to reach un-churched youth through the performing arts so that they might know they are children of a loving God." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does El Padrecito Ministries take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, El Padrecito Ministries reported total revenue of $378,775 and total expenses of $463,297 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.