# Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Long Beach, California 90803. EIN 83-2327939. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The Matt Ward Exploring On Association's mission is to assist young men and women in the Police Explorer Program with related costs and expenses. We want to take down any financial barrier to be a Police Explorer. We also provide college or trade school grants under $5000 to Explorers pursuing careers in Criminal Justice.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832327939/202600849349201665/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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 | $23,704 | $32,122 | $21,500 | $21,500 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832327939/202600849349201665/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $8,663, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 16 children's and youth services nonprofits in Long Beach.
- Revenue $23,704 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- 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 Long Beach: 141 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/long-beach
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc's EIN?**

Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2327939. 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 Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc in Long Beach, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Matt Ward Exploring on Association 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 Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The Matt Ward Exploring On Association's mission is to assist young men and women in the Police Explorer Program with related costs and expenses. We want to take down any financial barrier to be a Police Explorer. We also provide college or trade school grants under $5000 to Explorers pursuing careers in Criminal Justice." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Matt Ward Exploring on Association Inc reported total revenue of $23,704 and total expenses of $32,122 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.