# Building Blocks for Kids

Youth development programs nonprofit in Sylmar, California 91342. EIN 47-5235340. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> We empower underrepresented students between 13-24 years old with a financial literacy curriculum, career-based education, and a mentorship program.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475235340/202500509349201405/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $7,183 | $44,525 | $24,697 | $16,977 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475235340/202500509349201405/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $37,183 | $63,372 | $62,041 | $4,319 | 0 | 61 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475235340/202410739349301501/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $54,031 | $60,534 | $84,464 | $30,508 | 0 | 93 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475235340/202340769349300649/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $54,163 | $24,154 | $64,559 | $37,011 | 0 | 47 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475235340/202200889349301360/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $4,640, program fees $0, investment income $2,543.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -49% a year, Dec 2021 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 3 youth development nonprofits in Sylmar.
- Revenue $7,183 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

- 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 Sylmar: 14 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/sylmar
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Building Blocks for Kids's EIN?**

Building Blocks for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5235340. 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 Building Blocks for Kids a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Building Blocks for Kids in Sylmar, 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 Building Blocks for Kids tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Building Blocks for Kids 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 Building Blocks for Kids do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "We empower underrepresented students between 13-24 years old with a financial literacy curriculum, career-based education, and a mentorship program." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Building Blocks for Kids take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Building Blocks for Kids reported total revenue of $7,183 and total expenses of $44,525 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.