# Santa Cruz Watercolor Society

Arts education nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95060. EIN 42-2625284. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 Santa Cruz Watercolor Society's EIN?**

Santa Cruz Watercolor Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-2625284. 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 Santa Cruz Watercolor Society a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Cruz Watercolor Society 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 Santa Cruz Watercolor Society tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Santa Cruz Watercolor Society 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 Santa Cruz Watercolor Society do?**

The IRS classifies Santa Cruz Watercolor Society as: Arts education. 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.