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K9 Youth Alliance
A tax-exempt nonprofit in Pasadena, California, classified by the IRS as youth development programs. For the year ending Dec 2021 it reported $99,080 in revenue and $125,309 in expenses.
What it says it does
“K9 youth alliance enriches the lives of youth from under-resourced communities and helps abandoned dogs find permanent homes. In its in-person program model, young people and shelter dogs learn together under the mentorship of dedicated staff and volunteers. These three-week programs use reward-based, force-free dog training methods, humane education and animal advocacy to promote leadership and...”From the organization's Form 990-EZ for the year ending Dec 2021, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.
IRS facts
Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
Mailing city (IRS): Pasadena, California 91105
EIN: 46-1604776
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2013, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $99,080 (year ending Dec 2021)
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K9 Youth Alliance finances
From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.
| Year ending | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $99,080 |
| Total expenses | $125,309 |
| Total assets | $198,901 |
| Liabilities | $135 |
| Net assets | $198,766 |
| IRS form | Form 990-EZ |
Where the money goes, year ending Dec 2021
Small groups file the shorter Form 990-EZ, which reports program spending but not the management and fundraising split.
Where the money comes from, year ending Dec 2021
Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.
Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. California nonprofit.
How it compares
11 of 48 youth development nonprofits in Pasadena when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $145,836 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of the 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $169,823.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all California groups of this type (Youth development, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Pasadena and its county
Los Angeles County, California: the Census Bureau estimates about 1,944,946 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 3,703 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 Pasadena
75 licensed child care centers, 3 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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ALTADENA NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.
Pasadena, CA
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ARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Pasadena, CA
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B'NAI SIMCHA JEWISH COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Pasadena, CA
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BEYOND OUR DREAMS INFANT CARE & PRE-SCHOOL,INC
Pasadena, CA
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BRELLA PASADENA
Pasadena, CA
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Questions about K9 Youth Alliance
What is K9 Youth Alliance's EIN?
K9 Youth Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1604776. 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 K9 Youth Alliance a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists K9 Youth Alliance in Pasadena, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2013. 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 K9 Youth Alliance tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to K9 Youth Alliance 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 K9 Youth Alliance do?
In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "K9 youth alliance enriches the lives of youth from under-resourced communities and helps abandoned dogs find permanent homes. In its in-person program model, young people and shelter dogs learn together under the mentorship of dedicated staff and volunteers. These three-week programs use reward-based, force-free dog training methods, humane education and animal advocacy to promote leadership and..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.
How much money does K9 Youth Alliance take in?
For the year ending Dec 2021, K9 Youth Alliance reported total revenue of $99,080 and total expenses of $125,309 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).
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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), IRS Form 990 series e-file data, 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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