# Pasadena Literary Alliance

Arts education nonprofit in Pasadena, California 91101. EIN 47-2569785. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To recognize the accomplishments of authors, to advance community dialog about the literary arts and to raise money for literary programs at community non-profits.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472569785/202640139349201559/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $176,330 | $173,668 | $49,626 | $49,626 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472569785/202640139349201559/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $21,471, program fees $154,859, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 5 of 15 arts education nonprofits in Pasadena.
- Revenue $176,330 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Pasadena: 75 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/pasadena
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Pasadena Literary Alliance's EIN?**

Pasadena Literary Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2569785. 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 Pasadena Literary Alliance a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Pasadena Literary Alliance in Pasadena, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. 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 Pasadena Literary Alliance tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Pasadena Literary 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 Pasadena Literary Alliance do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "To recognize the accomplishments of authors, to advance community dialog about the literary arts and to raise money for literary programs at community non-profits." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Pasadena Literary Alliance take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Pasadena Literary Alliance reported total revenue of $176,330 and total expenses of $173,668 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.