# Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation

Youth citizenship programs nonprofit in Fresno, California 93755. EIN 31-1813811. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Promote educational opportunities

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311813811/202411289349201636/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth citizenship programs (IRS activity code O54)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 2023 | $18,968 | $4,370 | $68,697 | $68,387 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311813811/202411289349201636/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $10,950 | $5,578 | $44,954 | $44,644 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311813811/202221239349200607/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $17,450, program fees $0, investment income $1,518.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +32% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2023). 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: 19 of 78 youth development nonprofits in Fresno.
- Revenue $9,013 is in the bottom 10% 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 Fresno: 193 licensed child care centers, 24 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/fresno
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation's EIN?**

Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1813811. 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 Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation in Fresno, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Laurie Renton Mendes 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 Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Promote educational opportunities" The IRS classifies it as: Youth citizenship programs.

**How much money does Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Laurie Renton Mendes Foundation reported total revenue of $18,968 and total expenses of $4,370 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.