# Santa Barbara Vipers

Basketball nonprofit in Santa Barbara, California 93103. EIN 84-2917387. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of vipers basketball club (vipers) is to provide the highest quality youth basketball in our area and to continue the mission of "building character through youth sports." the primary goals of the vipers programs are: to encourage personal development through basketball for grades 2 through 12 by teaching the values of hard work, accountability, team play, competitiveness and...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/842917387/202630799349200523/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $186,550 | $161,320 | $65,324 | $65,324 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/842917387/202630799349200523/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $117,729 | $93,721 | $16,674 | $33,906 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/842917387/202400789349201010/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $62,595 | $45,773 | $43,766 | $49,562 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/842917387/202240669349200944/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $5,000, program fees $127,931, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +31% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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: 4 of 38 amateur sports nonprofits in Santa Barbara.
- Revenue $186,550 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Barbara County, California: about 98,571 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
- 183 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Barbara: 56 licensed child care centers, 5 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-barbara
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Santa Barbara Vipers's EIN?**

Santa Barbara Vipers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2917387. 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 Santa Barbara Vipers a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Barbara Vipers in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara Vipers tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Santa Barbara Vipers 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 Santa Barbara Vipers do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The mission of vipers basketball club (vipers) is to provide the highest quality youth basketball in our area and to continue the mission of "building character through youth sports." the primary goals of the vipers programs are: to encourage personal development through basketball for grades 2 through 12 by teaching the values of hard work, accountability, team play, competitiveness and..." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Santa Barbara Vipers take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Santa Barbara Vipers reported total revenue of $186,550 and total expenses of $161,320 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.