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Tinker and Tide

A tax-exempt youth development programs nonprofit with a mailing address in Goleta, 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): Goleta, California 93117

EIN: 42-1822538

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 Goleta and its county

Santa Barbara County, California: the Census Bureau estimates about 98,571 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 183 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.9 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 Goleta

19 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

licensed child care center

CAC - GOLETA I CENTER

Goleta, CA

State record

licensed child care center

CAC - GOLETA II CENTER

Goleta, CA

State record

licensed child care center

DISCOVERIES LEARNING CENTER

Goleta, CA

State record

licensed child care center

ELLWOOD SCHOOL

Goleta, CA

State record

licensed child care center

EVERGREEN LEARNING CENTER, LLC

Goleta, CA

State record

licensed child care center

GOLETA VALLEY NURSERY SCHOOL

Goleta, CA

State record

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Questions about Tinker and Tide

What is Tinker and Tide's EIN?

Tinker and Tide's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1822538. 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 Tinker and Tide a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Tinker and Tide in Goleta, 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 Tinker and Tide tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Tinker and Tide 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 Tinker and Tide do?

The IRS classifies Tinker and Tide 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 Goleta

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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