# Santa Barbara Foresters

Baseball and softball nonprofit in Carpinteria, California 93013. EIN 77-0457270. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The santa barbara foresters are also responsible for the "hugs for cubs" program. This is a support program for children afflicted with cancer. We visit the children in the hospital in both santa barbara and wichita and sponsor a baseball clinic free for the children every summer. We also take them and their families to professional baseball games, whale watching trips, and other outings. We...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770457270/202513179349311456/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Baseball and softball (IRS activity code N63)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1999
- 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 | $232,664 | $193,136 | $68,831 | -$1,248 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770457270/202513179349311456/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $182,733 (95%), management $10,403 (5%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $109,225, program fees $90,150, investment income $3.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 7 amateur sports nonprofits in Carpinteria.
- Revenue $232,664 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Barbara County, California: about 98,571 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
- 183 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Carpinteria: 10 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/carpinteria
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Santa Barbara Foresters's EIN?**

Santa Barbara Foresters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0457270. 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 Santa Barbara Foresters a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Barbara Foresters in Carpinteria, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1999. 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 Santa Barbara Foresters tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Santa Barbara Foresters 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 Santa Barbara Foresters do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The santa barbara foresters are also responsible for the "hugs for cubs" program. This is a support program for children afflicted with cancer. We visit the children in the hospital in both santa barbara and wichita and sponsor a baseball clinic free for the children every summer. We also take them and their families to professional baseball games, whale watching trips, and other outings. We..." The IRS classifies it as: Baseball and softball.

**How much money does Santa Barbara Foresters take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Santa Barbara Foresters reported total revenue of $232,664 and total expenses of $193,136 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.