# Balance 4 Kids

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95062. EIN 75-2994317. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/752994317-balance-4-kids

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> BalanceSCC enriches the lives of people with unique needs through compassionate care solutions, collaborative giving, and community.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752994317/202513169349306651/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2002
- 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 | $2,459,272 | $2,414,777 | $1,018,792 | $824,413 | 122 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752994317/202513169349306651/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $2,317,644 | $2,158,269 | $761,903 | $649,247 | 124 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752994317/202333179349307713/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $2,216,715 | $2,072,016 | $573,033 | $489,874 | 118 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752994317/202242559349300524/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $2,038,199 (84%), management $373,090 (15%), fundraising $3,488 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $7,819, program fees $2,451,334, investment income $119.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +4% 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 4 children's and youth services nonprofits in Santa Cruz.
- Revenue $2,459,272 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% 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

- Santa Cruz County, California: about 46,196 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
- 126 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Cruz: 39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-cruz
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Balance 4 Kids's EIN?**

Balance 4 Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2994317. 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 Balance 4 Kids a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Balance 4 Kids in Santa Cruz, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2002. 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 Balance 4 Kids tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Balance 4 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 Balance 4 Kids do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "BalanceSCC enriches the lives of people with unique needs through compassionate care solutions, collaborative giving, and community." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Balance 4 Kids take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Balance 4 Kids reported total revenue of $2,459,272 and total expenses of $2,414,777 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.