# Spears Initiative

Sports associations and training nonprofit in Bakersfield, California 93312. EIN 83-3531153. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Sports associations and training (IRS activity code N40)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Kern County, California: about 257,240 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
- 297 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bakersfield: 130 licensed child care centers, 19 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/bakersfield
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Spears Initiative's EIN?**

Spears Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3531153. 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 Spears Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Spears Initiative in Bakersfield, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Spears Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Spears Initiative 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 Spears Initiative do?**

The IRS classifies Spears Initiative as: Sports associations and training. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.