# Paso Robles Youth Arts Center

Arts education nonprofit in Paso Robles, California 93446. EIN 77-0488880. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/770488880-paso-robles-youth-arts-center

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Pryaf serves nearly 500 children each year, and offers approximately forty classes each 8-10 week session in voice, dance, theater, music, art and digital media. Classes are conducted throughout the year, from 3:30-7pm.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770488880/202212249349301706/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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 2021 | $543,384 | $439,886 | $2,311,327 | $2,298,189 | 19 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770488880/202212249349301706/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2021: programs $160,256 (36%), management $137,872 (31%), fundraising $141,758 (32%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $484,255, program fees $54,593, investment income $2,290.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 arts education nonprofits in Paso Robles.
- Revenue $775,994 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Luis Obispo County, California: about 48,252 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
- 130 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Paso Robles: 14 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/paso-robles
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Paso Robles Youth Arts Center's EIN?**

Paso Robles Youth Arts Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0488880. 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 Paso Robles Youth Arts Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Paso Robles Youth Arts Center in Paso Robles, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Paso Robles Youth Arts Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Paso Robles Youth Arts Center 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 Paso Robles Youth Arts Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Pryaf serves nearly 500 children each year, and offers approximately forty classes each 8-10 week session in voice, dance, theater, music, art and digital media. Classes are conducted throughout the year, from 3:30-7pm." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Paso Robles Youth Arts Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Paso Robles Youth Arts Center reported total revenue of $543,384 and total expenses of $439,886 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.