# Educate to Graduate

Youth development nonprofit in Costa Mesa, California 92627. EIN 33-0632484. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our main objective is to graduate as many at risk young people as financially possible by offering financial scholarships and providing educational assistance. We also provide music lessons, farming and student loan reduction assistance.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330632484/202421629349201032/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1996
- 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 | $19,810 | $32,121 | $48,708 | $48,708 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330632484/202421629349201032/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $0 | $25,368 | $118,759 | -$25,368 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330632484/202222589349201917/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $19,810, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 5 of 14 youth development nonprofits in Costa Mesa.
- Revenue $18,744 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.

## 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 Costa Mesa: 47 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/costa-mesa
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Educate to Graduate's EIN?**

Educate to Graduate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0632484. 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 Educate to Graduate a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Educate to Graduate in Costa Mesa, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1996. 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 Educate to Graduate tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Educate to Graduate 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 Educate to Graduate do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Our main objective is to graduate as many at risk young people as financially possible by offering financial scholarships and providing educational assistance. We also provide music lessons, farming and student loan reduction assistance." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Educate to Graduate take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Educate to Graduate reported total revenue of $19,810 and total expenses of $32,121 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.