# Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association

Racquet sports nonprofit in Santa Barbara, California 93101. EIN 27-2109287. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association's (SBLA) exempt purpose is both educational and charitable. SBLA's mission is to promote and honor the game of lacrosse--North America's oldest sport--by providing opportunities to play, coach, officiate, or watch in a spirit of sportsmanship. SBLA's programs, whether incorporating lacrosse in local physical education curricula, conducting instructional clinics...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272109287/202202349349200305/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Racquet sports (IRS activity code N66)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | $753 | $2,284 | $8,574 | $8,574 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272109287/202202349349200305/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $750, program fees $0, investment income $3.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 9 of 38 amateur sports nonprofits in Santa Barbara.
- Revenue $753 is in the bottom 10% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Barbara County, California: about 98,571 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
- 183 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Barbara: 56 licensed child care centers, 5 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-barbara
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association's EIN?**

Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2109287. 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 Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association 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 Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association's (SBLA) exempt purpose is both educational and charitable. SBLA's mission is to promote and honor the game of lacrosse--North America's oldest sport--by providing opportunities to play, coach, officiate, or watch in a spirit of sportsmanship. SBLA's programs, whether incorporating lacrosse in local physical education curricula, conducting instructional clinics..." The IRS classifies it as: Racquet sports.

**How much money does Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Santa Barbara Lacrosse Association reported total revenue of $753 and total expenses of $2,284 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.