# Young Lions Jazz Conservatory

Arts education nonprofit in San Diego, California 92116. EIN 82-1899094. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/821899094-young-lions-jazz-conservatory

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Mission is to enrich young lives, and the san diego county community where they live, by inspiring imagination, intellectual curosity, character, and self-confidence through jazz music instruction provided to middle and high school students; to facilitate exclusive performance opportunities for young musicians at public venues; to promote awareness and appreciation of jazz music in the community...

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821899094/202611509349300106/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $572,149 | $532,843 | $529,929 | $527,918 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821899094/202611509349300106/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $498,371 (94%), management $34,472 (6%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $399,717, program fees $173,937, investment income $5,993.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 41 arts education nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $572,149 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- 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 San Diego: 342 licensed child care centers, 49 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-diego
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Young Lions Jazz Conservatory's EIN?**

Young Lions Jazz Conservatory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1899094. 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 Young Lions Jazz Conservatory a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Young Lions Jazz Conservatory in San Diego, 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 Young Lions Jazz Conservatory tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Young Lions Jazz Conservatory 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 Young Lions Jazz Conservatory do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Mission is to enrich young lives, and the san diego county community where they live, by inspiring imagination, intellectual curosity, character, and self-confidence through jazz music instruction provided to middle and high school students; to facilitate exclusive performance opportunities for young musicians at public venues; to promote awareness and appreciation of jazz music in the community..." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Young Lions Jazz Conservatory take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Young Lions Jazz Conservatory reported total revenue of $572,149 and total expenses of $532,843 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.