# The Wahine Project Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Pacific Grove, California 93950. EIN 45-1154140. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Inspiring a global response that eliminates the barriers preventing a diversity of girls from a personal relationship with the ocean and each other.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/451154140/202600659349300925/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- 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 2024 | $453,532 | $453,712 | $28,246 | $25,959 | 60 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/451154140/202600659349300925/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $984,680 | $956,741 | $26,727 | $26,139 | 60 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/451154140/202401029349301860/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $503,864 | $527,488 | $21,791 | -$168 | 60 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/451154140/202430769349301008/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $343,344 (76%), management $109,243 (24%), fundraising $1,125 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $77,526, program fees $296,088, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -5% a year, Dec 2022 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 youth development nonprofits in Pacific Grove.
- Revenue $453,532 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Monterey County, California: about 109,801 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
- 179 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Pacific Grove: 4 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/california/pacific-grove
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is The Wahine Project Inc's EIN?**

The Wahine Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1154140. 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 The Wahine Project Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Wahine Project Inc in Pacific Grove, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 The Wahine Project Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Wahine Project Inc 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 The Wahine Project Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Inspiring a global response that eliminates the barriers preventing a diversity of girls from a personal relationship with the ocean and each other." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does The Wahine Project Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, The Wahine Project Inc reported total revenue of $453,532 and total expenses of $453,712 on its Form 990 (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.