# Friends of the Children - Austin

Youth mentoring nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78721. EIN 82-2604098. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/822604098-friends-of-the-children-austin

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Friends of the children - austin has a mission of impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors - 12+ years, no matter what. 92% go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country, or enter the workforce. 83% graduate high school or earn a ged, 93% avoid juvenile justice system involvement, and...

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/822604098/202601819349301340/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth mentoring (IRS activity code O30)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $5,371,361 | $5,437,915 | $6,885,295 | $6,171,095 | 45 | 54 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/822604098/202601819349301340/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $3,698,382 | $3,515,822 | $7,236,590 | $6,560,031 | 41 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/822604098/202401419349301755/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $3,512,128 | $2,128,778 | $3,906,911 | $3,820,859 | 18 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/822604098/202201039349301700/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $4,369,960 (80%), management $589,155 (11%), fundraising $478,800 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $5,204,176, program fees $0, investment income $171,035.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +11% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 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: 6 of 206 youth development nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $5,371,361 is in the top 10% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Travis County, Texas: about 267,621 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
- 672 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Austin: 347 licensed child care centers, 110 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/austin
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Friends of the Children - Austin's EIN?**

Friends of the Children - Austin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2604098. 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 the Children - Austin a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of the Children - Austin in Austin, Texas 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 Friends of the Children - Austin tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of the Children - Austin 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 the Children - Austin do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Friends of the children - austin has a mission of impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors - 12+ years, no matter what. 92% go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country, or enter the workforce. 83% graduate high school or earn a ged, 93% avoid juvenile justice system involvement, and..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth mentoring.

**How much money does Friends of the Children - Austin take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Friends of the Children - Austin reported total revenue of $5,371,361 and total expenses of $5,437,915 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.