# The Mecca

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Lake Forest, California 92630. EIN 33-1453139. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## 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 Lake Forest: 24 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/lake-forest
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is The Mecca's EIN?**

The Mecca's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1453139. 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 The Mecca a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Mecca in Lake Forest, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 The Mecca tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Mecca 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 The Mecca do?**

The IRS classifies The Mecca as: Physical fitness and community recreation. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.