# Youth United for Community Action

Youth development programs nonprofit in E Palo Alto, California 94303. EIN 20-8221895. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> We launched Higher Learning in June of 1997, whose goal is to create a safe space where high school youth can come together to examine and act on issues that impact their communities. In 2010 we renewed our commitment to environmental and social change, and youth organizing, resulting in the launch of two new campaigns, a leadership and basebuilding network in East Palo Alto, the revamp of our...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/208221895/202611569349300226/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- 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 | $662,027 | $567,974 | $2,703,768 | $2,703,768 | 7 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/208221895/202611569349300226/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $648,277 | $489,860 | $2,629,573 | $2,179,573 | 5 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/208221895/202411029349300401/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $603,372 | $464,840 | $2,471,156 | $2,021,156 | 4 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/208221895/202321019349301217/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $455,516 (80%), management $58,578 (10%), fundraising $53,880 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $442,761, program fees $250, investment income $214,816.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +3% a year, Dec 2022 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: 3 of 9 youth development nonprofits in E Palo Alto.
- Revenue $662,027 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% 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.
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Youth United for Community Action's EIN?**

Youth United for Community Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8221895. 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 Youth United for Community Action a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Youth United for Community Action in E Palo Alto, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. 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 Youth United for Community Action tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Youth United for Community Action 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 Youth United for Community Action do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "We launched Higher Learning in June of 1997, whose goal is to create a safe space where high school youth can come together to examine and act on issues that impact their communities. In 2010 we renewed our commitment to environmental and social change, and youth organizing, resulting in the launch of two new campaigns, a leadership and basebuilding network in East Palo Alto, the revamp of our..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Youth United for Community Action take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Youth United for Community Action reported total revenue of $662,027 and total expenses of $567,974 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.