# Ojai Valley Youth Foundation

Youth development programs nonprofit in Ojai, California 93023. EIN 77-0455993. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/770455993-ojai-valley-youth-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The Ojai Valley Youth Foundation connects young people to educational programming and mentors to help develop their life skills building self-confidence, self-worth and self-esteem.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770455993/202601759349201350/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1998
- 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 | $19,193 | $31,502 | $28,522 | $28,522 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770455993/202601759349201350/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $66,368 | $56,936 | $29,500 | $29,500 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770455993/202421709349200542/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $4,107 | $23,729 | $9,429 | $9,429 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770455993/202202389349200045/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $21,683, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 4 youth development nonprofits in Ojai.
- Revenue $19,193 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Ventura County, California: about 176,417 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
- 338 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ojai: 11 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/ojai
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Ojai Valley Youth Foundation's EIN?**

Ojai Valley Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0455993. 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 Ojai Valley Youth Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Ojai Valley Youth Foundation in Ojai, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1998. 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 Ojai Valley Youth Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Ojai Valley Youth 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 Ojai Valley Youth Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The Ojai Valley Youth Foundation connects young people to educational programming and mentors to help develop their life skills building self-confidence, self-worth and self-esteem." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Ojai Valley Youth Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Ojai Valley Youth Foundation reported total revenue of $19,193 and total expenses of $31,502 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.