# Slippery Fish Initiative Inc

Child day care nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94132. EIN 26-1497866. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Slippery Fish is a vibrant and nurturing cooperative preschool in San Francisco, with play-based programs for children starting at 12 months. Our community thrives on the collective contributions of our families and staff. Together, we create an exceptionally supportive, safe, and engaging environment for learning. Our mission is to create and support an inclusive, play-based, and child-centered...

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261497866/202540159349302294/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2010
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | $812,251 | $739,555 | $242,079 | $109,758 | 11 | 48 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261497866/202540159349302294/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $612,194 | $708,428 | $151,421 | $37,062 | 10 | 48 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261497866/202411709349300741/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $503,514 | $489,354 | $257,243 | $89,161 | 8 | 32 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261497866/202230779349301808/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2024: programs $674,990 (91%), management $64,565 (9%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2024: gifts and grants $396,596, program fees $409,293, investment income $9.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +17% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2024). 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: 14 of 21 child care nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Revenue $1,077,223 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 215 child care nonprofits in California; median $1,136,738.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 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
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Slippery Fish Initiative Inc's EIN?**

Slippery Fish Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1497866. 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 Slippery Fish Initiative Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Slippery Fish Initiative Inc in San Francisco, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. 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 Slippery Fish Initiative Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Slippery Fish Initiative 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 Slippery Fish Initiative Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2024: "Slippery Fish is a vibrant and nurturing cooperative preschool in San Francisco, with play-based programs for children starting at 12 months. Our community thrives on the collective contributions of our families and staff. Together, we create an exceptionally supportive, safe, and engaging environment for learning. Our mission is to create and support an inclusive, play-based, and child-centered..." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Slippery Fish Initiative Inc take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2024, Slippery Fish Initiative Inc reported total revenue of $812,251 and total expenses of $739,555 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.