# Cal Youth Adventures

Youth development programs nonprofit in Lake Forest, California 92609. EIN 81-2728994. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/812728994-cal-youth-adventures

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> All donation help insure future generations have a chance to experience the great outdoors. Our goal is to train youth to become responsible stewards of our natural resources by teaching them to shoot, hunt and fish.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812728994/202522419349201102/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $720 | $2,142 | $1,663 | $1,663 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812728994/202522419349201102/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $4,087 | $6,534 | $3,085 | $3,085 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812728994/202441299349201969/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $7,223 | $5,187 | $6,430 | $6,430 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812728994/202312589349201711/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $3,611 | $4,143 | $5,291 | $5,291 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812728994/202212729349200536/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $720, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 9 youth development nonprofits in Lake Forest.
- Revenue $720 is in the bottom 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Lake Forest: 24 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/lake-forest
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Cal Youth Adventures's EIN?**

Cal Youth Adventures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2728994. 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 Cal Youth Adventures a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Cal Youth Adventures in Lake Forest, 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 Cal Youth Adventures tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Cal Youth Adventures 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 Cal Youth Adventures do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "All donation help insure future generations have a chance to experience the great outdoors. Our goal is to train youth to become responsible stewards of our natural resources by teaching them to shoot, hunt and fish." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Cal Youth Adventures take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Cal Youth Adventures reported total revenue of $720 and total expenses of $2,142 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.