# Aaronson Foundation

Youth development programs nonprofit in Sarasota, Florida 34236. EIN 33-3136531. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide opportunities for families and children living in difficult situations to afford educational opportunities to learn, play and thrive despite financial disadvantages they face in their daily lives via innovating programming.To encourage and promote public appreciation of the arts, to promote wildlife conservation, to promote education, to care for the sick, aged or homeless in need,...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/333136531/202611349349202991/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- 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 2025 | $1,745 | - | $72,349 | $72,349 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/333136531/202611349349202991/full) |

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 16 of 44 youth development nonprofits in Sarasota.
- Revenue $1,745 is in the bottom 10% of 838 youth development nonprofits in Florida; median $137,544.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Sarasota County, Florida: about 66,427 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
- 186 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Sarasota: 70 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/florida/sarasota
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is Aaronson Foundation's EIN?**

Aaronson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3136531. 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 Aaronson Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Aaronson Foundation in Sarasota, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Aaronson Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Aaronson 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 Aaronson Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To provide opportunities for families and children living in difficult situations to afford educational opportunities to learn, play and thrive despite financial disadvantages they face in their daily lives via innovating programming.To encourage and promote public appreciation of the arts, to promote wildlife conservation, to promote education, to care for the sick, aged or homeless in need,..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Aaronson Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Aaronson Foundation reported total revenue of $1,745 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.