# San Diego Bead Society

Arts education nonprofit in San Diego, California 92177. EIN 33-0877466. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The San Diego Bead Society provides the community an educational resourcein the artistic, historical and intercultural significance of beads andrelated crafts.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330877466/202411349349201941/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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 | $9,757 | $15,194 | $34,305 | $34,305 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330877466/202411349349201941/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $3,785 | $9,361 | $39,742 | $39,742 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330877466/202300749349201550/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $14,456 | $10,972 | $45,643 | $0 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330877466/202221399349301022/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $24,282 | $11,770 | $43,505 | $0 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/330877466/202241399349300949/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $9,757, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -26% a year, Dec 2020 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: 12 of 41 arts education nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $9,757 is in the bottom 10% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in San Diego: 342 licensed child care centers, 49 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-diego
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is San Diego Bead Society's EIN?**

San Diego Bead Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0877466. 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 San Diego Bead Society a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists San Diego Bead Society in San Diego, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 San Diego Bead Society tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to San Diego Bead Society 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 San Diego Bead Society do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "The San Diego Bead Society provides the community an educational resourcein the artistic, historical and intercultural significance of beads andrelated crafts." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does San Diego Bead Society take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, San Diego Bead Society reported total revenue of $9,757 and total expenses of $15,194 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.