# Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Diego, California 92169. EIN 26-4824510. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The foundation is dedicated to the advancement of water safety through the many programs it supports including waterproofing San Diego, learn to swim programs for intercity youth and scholarships for disadvantaged family participation in the foundation's summer program services.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264824510/202611969349302291/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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 | $541,603 | $374,428 | $388,388 | $388,363 | 0 | 48 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264824510/202611969349302291/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $293,430 (78%), management $80,998 (22%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $407,119, program fees $15,691, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 22 of 191 youth development nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $541,603 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.

- Licensed programs in San Diego: 342 licensed child care centers, 49 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-diego
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego's EIN?**

Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4824510. 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 Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego in San Diego, California 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 Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego 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 Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The foundation is dedicated to the advancement of water safety through the many programs it supports including waterproofing San Diego, learn to swim programs for intercity youth and scholarships for disadvantaged family participation in the foundation's summer program services." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego reported total revenue of $541,603 and total expenses of $374,428 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.