# Meraquas of Irvine

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Irvine, California 92602. EIN 33-0260289. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The purpose of the organization is to provide a means of education and development for young people by encouraging the advancement of physical fitness

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Aug 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330260289/202420179349200222/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1993
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | $182,430 | $184,057 | $47,771 | $46,204 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330260289/202420179349200222/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $79,120 | $66,355 | $57,424 | $39,013 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330260289/202201339349206000/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2023: gifts and grants $97,015, program fees $85,414, investment income $1.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +52% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 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: 15 of 77 amateur sports nonprofits in Irvine.
- Revenue $274,750 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Orange County, California: about 642,905 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
- 1,317 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Irvine: 76 licensed child care centers, 39 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/irvine
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Meraquas of Irvine's EIN?**

Meraquas of Irvine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0260289. 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 Meraquas of Irvine a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Meraquas of Irvine in Irvine, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1993. 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 Meraquas of Irvine tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Meraquas of Irvine 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 Meraquas of Irvine do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2023: "The purpose of the organization is to provide a means of education and development for young people by encouraging the advancement of physical fitness" The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

**How much money does Meraquas of Irvine take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2023, Meraquas of Irvine reported total revenue of $182,430 and total expenses of $184,057 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.