# Hearts Afire Foundation

Sports associations and training nonprofit in Merced, California 95340. EIN 77-0409798. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Funds and scholarships for handicapped school in nicaragua

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770409798/202543099349301109/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Sports associations and training (IRS activity code N40)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- 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 | $123,603 | $111,710 | $621,698 | $621,698 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770409798/202543099349301109/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $121,161 | $125,678 | $584,398 | $584,398 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770409798/202212349349300216/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $111,710 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $105,609, program fees $0, investment income $17,994.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +1% 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: 3 of 20 amateur sports nonprofits in Merced.
- Revenue $86,427 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Merced County, California: about 82,556 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
- 96 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Merced: 40 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/merced
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Hearts Afire Foundation's EIN?**

Hearts Afire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0409798. 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 Hearts Afire Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hearts Afire Foundation in Merced, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. 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 Hearts Afire Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hearts Afire Foundation 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 Hearts Afire Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Funds and scholarships for handicapped school in nicaragua" The IRS classifies it as: Sports associations and training.

**How much money does Hearts Afire Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Hearts Afire Foundation reported total revenue of $123,603 and total expenses of $111,710 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.