# Foundation for Teaching Economics

Youth business programs nonprofit in Davis, California 95616. EIN 51-0183347. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/510183347-foundation-for-teaching-economics

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of the fte is to provide funding to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510183347/202621059349202767/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth business programs (IRS activity code O53Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1976
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $106,400 | $117,469 | $16,042 | $15,847 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510183347/202621059349202767/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $47,479 | $27,786 | $27,112 | $26,917 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510183347/202521969349201222/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $87,200 | $94,492 | $21,042 | $7,224 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510183347/202421979349201457/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $145,824 | $154,443 | $14,516 | $14,516 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510183347/202321579349300732/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $29,310 | $50,275 | $23,135 | $23,135 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510183347/202231969349302608/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $103,150, program fees $3,250, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +38% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2025). 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: 3 of 9 youth development nonprofits in Davis.
- Revenue $106,400 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Yolo County, California: about 43,292 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
- 107 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Davis: 23 licensed child care centers, 8 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/davis
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Foundation for Teaching Economics's EIN?**

Foundation for Teaching Economics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0183347. 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 Foundation for Teaching Economics a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Foundation for Teaching Economics in Davis, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1976. 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 Foundation for Teaching Economics tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Foundation for Teaching Economics 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 Foundation for Teaching Economics do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "The mission of the fte is to provide funding to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators." The IRS classifies it as: Youth business programs.

**How much money does Foundation for Teaching Economics take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Foundation for Teaching Economics reported total revenue of $106,400 and total expenses of $117,469 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.