# 1 Shine Youth

Youth development programs nonprofit in Compton, California 90221. EIN 82-1209658. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/821209658-1-shine-youth

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> 1-ShineYouthservicespurposeistotakeawhole-childapproachtoyouthdevelopment.Ourcurriculumiscarefullydesignedtomeettheintellectual,social,behavioral,andemotionalneedsofeachandeverychildweserve.Webelievethatchildrenmustbeengagedinthelearningprocessandencouragedtocreativelyexplorethemanyfacetsofperformingartsthroughthepromotionofculturalunityandcollaboration.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821209658/202230809349200608/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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 | $160,739 | $112,088 | $50,804 | $50,804 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821209658/202230809349200608/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $66,668, program fees $97,604, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 41 youth development nonprofits in Compton.
- Revenue $336,002 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Compton: 62 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/compton
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is 1 Shine Youth's EIN?**

1 Shine Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1209658. 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 1 Shine Youth a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists 1 Shine Youth in Compton, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 1 Shine Youth tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to 1 Shine 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 1 Shine Youth do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "1-ShineYouthservicespurposeistotakeawhole-childapproachtoyouthdevelopment.Ourcurriculumiscarefullydesignedtomeettheintellectual,social,behavioral,andemotionalneedsofeachandeverychildweserve.Webelievethatchildrenmustbeengagedinthelearningprocessandencouragedtocreativelyexplorethemanyfacetsofperformingartsthroughthepromotionofculturalunityandcollaboration." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does 1 Shine Youth take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, 1 Shine Youth reported total revenue of $160,739 and total expenses of $112,088 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.