# Manifestworks

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Los Angeles, California 90038. EIN 47-5485332. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Manifestworks is a workforce development organization geared toward de-marginalizing our participants and giving them tools for success in film, television, and new media production. They start with a 12-week job training program that builds on a fully immersive learning model, hands-on doing, making, creating, that gives the participants the life skills they need to develop a work ethic, puts...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475485332/202523189349315807/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 | $1,065,951 | $981,354 | $1,252,569 | $1,226,501 | 6 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475485332/202523189349315807/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $720,146 (73%), management $174,921 (18%), fundraising $86,287 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $1,043,917, program fees $0, investment income $22,034.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 18 of 108 children's and youth services nonprofits in Los Angeles.
- Revenue $1,065,951 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- 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 Los Angeles: 662 licensed child care centers, 33 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/los-angeles
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Manifestworks's EIN?**

Manifestworks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5485332. 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 Manifestworks a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Manifestworks in Los Angeles, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Manifestworks tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Manifestworks 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 Manifestworks do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Manifestworks is a workforce development organization geared toward de-marginalizing our participants and giving them tools for success in film, television, and new media production. They start with a 12-week job training program that builds on a fully immersive learning model, hands-on doing, making, creating, that gives the participants the life skills they need to develop a work ethic, puts..." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Manifestworks take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Manifestworks reported total revenue of $1,065,951 and total expenses of $981,354 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.