# Lead Up Foundation Inc

Youth community service clubs nonprofit in Los Angeles, California 90027. EIN 84-4418655. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our mission is to empower at-risk youth of all ages, and young adults, to develop into leaders through the lead up foundation supported programs.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844418655/202401749349300000/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth community service clubs (IRS activity code O51)
- 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 2022 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/844418655/202401749349300000/full) |

## 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 Los Angeles: 662 licensed child care centers, 33 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/los-angeles
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Lead Up Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Lead Up Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4418655. 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 Lead Up Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lead Up Foundation Inc in Los Angeles, 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 Lead Up Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lead Up Foundation 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 Lead Up Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Our mission is to empower at-risk youth of all ages, and young adults, to develop into leaders through the lead up foundation supported programs." The IRS classifies it as: Youth community service clubs.

**How much money does Lead Up Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Lead Up Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $0 and total expenses of $0 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.