# A L Willis Life Center

Youth development programs nonprofit in Oakland, California 94603. EIN 47-1640178. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To meet the needs of the underserved in our community and provide a safe haven for at risk youth and adults. We offer tutorial services, counseling, physical and mental health

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471640178/202610729349201516/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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 2025 | $16,171 | $29,499 | $24,573 | -$13,328 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471640178/202610729349201516/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $131,661 | $127,881 | $3,780 | -$6,751 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471640178/202400839349200400/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $734 | $11,265 | $0 | -$10,531 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/471640178/202410839349200001/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $16,125, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 52 of 132 youth development nonprofits in Oakland.
- Revenue $16,171 is in the bottom 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Alameda County, California: about 316,637 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
- 818 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Oakland: 165 licensed child care centers, 7 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/oakland
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is A L Willis Life Center's EIN?**

A L Willis Life Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1640178. 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 A L Willis Life Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists A L Willis Life Center in Oakland, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 A L Willis Life Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to A L Willis Life Center 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 A L Willis Life Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To meet the needs of the underserved in our community and provide a safe haven for at risk youth and adults. We offer tutorial services, counseling, physical and mental health" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does A L Willis Life Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, A L Willis Life Center reported total revenue of $16,171 and total expenses of $29,499 on its Form 990-EZ (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.