# True-North Initiative

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Diego, California 92109. EIN 39-3782952. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> True-North Initiative is a nonprofit organization established in 2025 to provide supportive programming for at-risk and foster youth. The organization's activities include intensive workshop-based programming, career guidance, life skills development, addiction awareness support, guidance for youth aging out of foster systems, and ongoing participant support resources, including development of a...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/393782952/202601369349201300/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 | $1,667 | $1,089 | $578 | $578 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/393782952/202601369349201300/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $1,667, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 68 of 191 youth development nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $1,667 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

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 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
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- 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 True-North Initiative's EIN?**

True-North Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3782952. 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 True-North Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists True-North Initiative in San Diego, California 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 True-North Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to True-North Initiative 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 True-North Initiative do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "True-North Initiative is a nonprofit organization established in 2025 to provide supportive programming for at-risk and foster youth. The organization's activities include intensive workshop-based programming, career guidance, life skills development, addiction awareness support, guidance for youth aging out of foster systems, and ongoing participant support resources, including development of a..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does True-North Initiative take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, True-North Initiative reported total revenue of $1,667 and total expenses of $1,089 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.