# Aaron Shearer Foundation

Arts education nonprofit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241. EIN 26-4067559. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Advance education of classical guitar

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264067559/202621279349201702/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2009
- 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 | $37,794 | $48,640 | $159,244 | $136,489 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264067559/202621279349201702/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $30,154 | $41,650 | $196,664 | $169,035 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264067559/202441309349201874/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $23,478 | $47,761 | $183,373 | $183,373 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264067559/202311359349202806/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $27,492 | $40,918 | $240,406 | $240,406 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264067559/202211329349202621/full) |

Growth label: **Steady** (about +8% 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: 6 of 18 arts education nonprofits in Pittsburgh.
- Revenue $37,794 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 57 arts education nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $233,983.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: about 225,556 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
- 784 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Pittsburgh: 262 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Aaron Shearer Foundation's EIN?**

Aaron Shearer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4067559. 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 Aaron Shearer Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Aaron Shearer Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2009. 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 Aaron Shearer Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Aaron Shearer Foundation 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 Aaron Shearer Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Advance education of classical guitar" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Aaron Shearer Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Aaron Shearer Foundation reported total revenue of $37,794 and total expenses of $48,640 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.