# Festival of Children Foundation Inc

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Costa Mesa, California 92626. EIN 51-0481729. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/510481729-festival-of-children-foundation-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Festival of children's mission is to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them through fostering education, entertainment, art and community involvement.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510481729/202611329349307966/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2004
- 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 | $1,127,390 | $1,086,076 | $698,696 | $668,047 | 0 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510481729/202611329349307966/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $1,209,431 | $1,179,601 | $708,584 | $659,614 | 0 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510481729/202441369349314034/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $1,170,143 | $1,156,896 | $706,051 | $629,784 | 0 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510481729/202331319349307673/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $1,060,698 | $994,939 | $739,477 | $616,537 | 0 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510481729/202201369349306300/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $1,167,992 | $1,009,776 | $722,956 | $550,777 | 0 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/510481729/202211099349301301/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $842,993 (78%), management $135,808 (13%), fundraising $107,275 (10%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $1,080,583, program fees $0, investment income $46,807.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -1% a year, Dec 2020 to Dec 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: 1 of 14 youth development nonprofits in Costa Mesa.
- Revenue $1,127,390 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Orange County, California: about 642,905 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
- 1,317 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Costa Mesa: 47 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/costa-mesa
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Festival of Children Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Festival of Children Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0481729. 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 Festival of Children Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Festival of Children Foundation Inc in Costa Mesa, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2004. 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 Festival of Children Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Festival of Children Foundation Inc 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 Festival of Children Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Festival of children's mission is to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them through fostering education, entertainment, art and community involvement." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Festival of Children Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Festival of Children Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $1,127,390 and total expenses of $1,086,076 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.