# John Burton Advocates for Youth

Youth development nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94104. EIN 81-2600695. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/812600695-john-burton-advocates-for-youth

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> John burton advocates for youth (jbay) improves the quality of life for youth in california who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812600695/202501199349301815/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | $3,211,291 | $2,668,477 | $13,010,945 | $12,626,661 | 13 | 13 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812600695/202501199349301815/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $4,659,373 | $3,630,444 | $12,340,634 | $11,957,276 | 13 | 12 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812600695/202410659349300741/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $5,016,431 | $2,279,487 | $11,335,002 | $10,908,486 | 11 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812600695/202330609349301353/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2024: programs $2,544,844 (95%), management $76,382 (3%), fundraising $47,251 (2%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2024: gifts and grants $2,955,518, program fees $217,504, investment income $123,801.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -20% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 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: 21 of 160 youth development nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Revenue $2,178,346 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 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
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is John Burton Advocates for Youth's EIN?**

John Burton Advocates for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2600695. 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 John Burton Advocates for Youth a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists John Burton Advocates for Youth in San Francisco, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 John Burton Advocates for Youth tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to John Burton Advocates for Youth 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 John Burton Advocates for Youth do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2024: "John burton advocates for youth (jbay) improves the quality of life for youth in california who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does John Burton Advocates for Youth take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2024, John Burton Advocates for Youth reported total revenue of $3,211,291 and total expenses of $2,668,477 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.