# Sunshine Mermaids Inc

Camps nonprofit in La Mesa, California 91942. EIN 82-1622981. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Increasing self-esteem, awareness, and health for Youth.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821622981/202241519349201204/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2017
- 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 | $10,140 | $12,514 | $13,256 | $256 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821622981/202241519349201204/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $7,581, program fees $2,559, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $10,140 is in the bottom 10% of 111 camp nonprofits in California; median $248,246.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 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
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in La Mesa: 38 licensed child care centers, 4 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/la-mesa
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Sunshine Mermaids Inc's EIN?**

Sunshine Mermaids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1622981. 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 Sunshine Mermaids Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sunshine Mermaids Inc in La Mesa, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. 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 Sunshine Mermaids Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sunshine Mermaids Inc 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 Sunshine Mermaids Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Increasing self-esteem, awareness, and health for Youth." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Sunshine Mermaids Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Sunshine Mermaids Inc reported total revenue of $10,140 and total expenses of $12,514 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.