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Wild Souls Pathways

A tax-exempt youth development programs nonprofit with a mailing address in Santa Cruz, California, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2026.

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IRS facts

Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)

Mailing city (IRS): Santa Cruz, California 95060

EIN: 41-5193791

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2026, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: Not reported. Groups with under $50,000 in receipts usually file the e-Postcard (Form 990-N), which shows no revenue.

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Around Santa Cruz and its county

Santa Cruz County, California: the Census Bureau estimates about 46,196 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 126 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.7 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Santa Cruz

39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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BRIDGES TO KINDER PARENT AND E.C.E. PROGRAM

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Questions about Wild Souls Pathways

What is Wild Souls Pathways's EIN?

Wild Souls Pathways's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-5193791. 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 Wild Souls Pathways a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Wild Souls Pathways in Santa Cruz, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. 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 Wild Souls Pathways tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Wild Souls Pathways 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 Wild Souls Pathways do?

The IRS classifies Wild Souls Pathways as: Youth development programs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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All youth and community nonprofits in Santa Cruz

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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