# Buckheart Ministries Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Escondido, California 92025. EIN 52-2387516. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of the corporation is to use the talents and life experiences of mentors to influence and train youth to be succussful physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The corporation seeks to teach life skills through hands on work at its facilities and to build character that will equip young people to lead productive lives and to enable them to contribute positively to society.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Nov 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/522387516/202602679349200725/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $97,606 | $91,623 | $339,415 | $330,415 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/522387516/202602679349200725/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Nov 2025: gifts and grants $97,606, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 11 youth development nonprofits in Escondido.
- Revenue $97,606 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

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 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
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Escondido: 55 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/escondido
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Buckheart Ministries Inc's EIN?**

Buckheart Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2387516. 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 Buckheart Ministries Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Buckheart Ministries Inc in Escondido, 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 Buckheart Ministries Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Buckheart Ministries 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 Buckheart Ministries Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Nov 2025: "The mission of the corporation is to use the talents and life experiences of mentors to influence and train youth to be succussful physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The corporation seeks to teach life skills through hands on work at its facilities and to build character that will equip young people to lead productive lives and to enable them to contribute positively to society." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Buckheart Ministries Inc take in?**

For the year ending Nov 2025, Buckheart Ministries Inc reported total revenue of $97,606 and total expenses of $91,623 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.