# Friends of Spare Parts

Arts education nonprofit in San Antonio, Texas 78247. EIN 82-1540409. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To advance reuse education through the arts Spare Parts educational programs strive to advance the four pillars of sustainability environmental social economic and cultural by diverting creative materials from the waste streams offering community workshops promote a circular economy by providing access to creative reuse materials and emphasize culture and tradition through sustainable art...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821540409/202611349349207026/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 2025 | $163,959 | $130,597 | $112,063 | $111,384 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821540409/202611349349207026/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $113,212 | $82,081 | $55,719 | $53,787 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821540409/202420539349201112/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $90,393 | $89,340 | $16,983 | $16,983 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821540409/202242069349200529/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $3,709, program fees $146,811, investment income $565.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +16% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). 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: 3 of 10 arts education nonprofits in San Antonio.
- Revenue $163,959 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 72 arts education nonprofits in Texas; median $165,372.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Bexar County, Texas: about 513,712 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
- 577 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Antonio: 457 licensed child care centers, 36 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/san-antonio
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Friends of Spare Parts's EIN?**

Friends of Spare Parts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1540409. 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 Friends of Spare Parts a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Spare Parts in San Antonio, Texas 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 Friends of Spare Parts tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Spare Parts 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 Friends of Spare Parts do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To advance reuse education through the arts Spare Parts educational programs strive to advance the four pillars of sustainability environmental social economic and cultural by diverting creative materials from the waste streams offering community workshops promote a circular economy by providing access to creative reuse materials and emphasize culture and tradition through sustainable art..." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Friends of Spare Parts take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Friends of Spare Parts reported total revenue of $163,959 and total expenses of $130,597 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.