# Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation

Youth business programs nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94104. EIN 83-2492102. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Providing financial literacy education

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832492102/202441079349201989/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth business programs (IRS activity code O53)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $163,667 | $252,114 | $38,622 | -$73,987 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832492102/202441079349201989/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $162,700 | $136,873 | $195,617 | $45,088 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832492102/202242729349200914/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $167,109, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +0% a year, Dec 2021 to Jun 2023). 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: 41 of 160 youth development nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Revenue $325,895 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 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
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation's EIN?**

Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2492102. 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 Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation in San Francisco, 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 Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation 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 Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "Providing financial literacy education" The IRS classifies it as: Youth business programs.

**How much money does Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Five Buckets Four Shovels Foundation reported total revenue of $163,667 and total expenses of $252,114 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.