# Teen Kitchen Project

Youth development programs nonprofit in Soquel, California 95073. EIN 27-0524692. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/270524692-teen-kitchen-project

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Engaging teens to learn to cook nutritious food for individuals with serious illnesses.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270524692/202511349349310096/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | $2,285,456 | $1,852,990 | $1,892,766 | $885,401 | 69 | 200 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270524692/202511349349310096/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $1,023,028 | $1,098,228 | $610,836 | $452,935 | 69 | 200 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270524692/202441459349301019/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $896,655 | $946,513 | $489,436 | $463,989 | 1 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270524692/202220399349300422/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2024: programs $1,505,041 (81%), management $274,039 (15%), fundraising $73,910 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2024: gifts and grants $1,123,642, program fees $1,158,639, investment income $3,175.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +37% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 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: 1 of 4 youth development nonprofits in Soquel.
- Revenue $2,463,972 is in the top 10% 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 Cruz County, California: about 46,196 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
- 126 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Soquel: 6 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/soquel
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Teen Kitchen Project's EIN?**

Teen Kitchen Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0524692. 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 Teen Kitchen Project a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Teen Kitchen Project in Soquel, 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 Teen Kitchen Project tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Teen Kitchen Project 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 Teen Kitchen Project do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2024: "Engaging teens to learn to cook nutritious food for individuals with serious illnesses." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Teen Kitchen Project take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2024, Teen Kitchen Project reported total revenue of $2,285,456 and total expenses of $1,852,990 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.