# Mycelium Youth Network

Youth development programs nonprofit in Oakland, California 94601. EIN 85-0663137. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/850663137-mycelium-youth-network

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Mycelium Youth Network (MYN) is dedicated to equipping youth with the resources, training, and knowledge from the ground up that they will need to survive and thrive in a climate challenged world and prepare them for a climate challenged future.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850663137/202212769349301801/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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 2021 | $328,070 | $312,700 | $102,275 | $92,885 | 0 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850663137/202212769349301801/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2021: programs $279,012 (89%), management $33,688 (11%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $237,242, program fees $90,824, investment income $4.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 13 of 132 youth development nonprofits in Oakland.
- Revenue $1,236,304 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Alameda County, California: about 316,637 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
- 818 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Oakland: 165 licensed child care centers, 7 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/oakland
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Mycelium Youth Network's EIN?**

Mycelium Youth Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0663137. 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 Mycelium Youth Network a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Mycelium Youth Network in Oakland, 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 Mycelium Youth Network tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Mycelium Youth Network 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 Mycelium Youth Network do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Mycelium Youth Network (MYN) is dedicated to equipping youth with the resources, training, and knowledge from the ground up that they will need to survive and thrive in a climate challenged world and prepare them for a climate challenged future." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Mycelium Youth Network take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Mycelium Youth Network reported total revenue of $328,070 and total expenses of $312,700 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.