# Wild Souls Pathways

Youth development programs nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95060. EIN 41-5193791. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- 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

- Santa Cruz County, California: about 46,196 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
- 126 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Cruz: 39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-cruz
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**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.

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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.