# Santa Barbara Masters Swimming

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Santa Barbara, California 93102. EIN 85-1052247. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> SBMS provides year-round access to swimming instruction and training to adults in Santa Barbara CA and the surrounding areas promoting health wellness fitness and competition for amateur adult swimmers of all abilities and ages.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851052247/202641119349200704/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- 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 | $177,178 | $181,232 | $89,116 | $89,116 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851052247/202641119349200704/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $158,846 | $148,333 | $83,093 | $83,093 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851052247/202400769349200105/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $145,385 | $124,955 | $72,580 | $72,580 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851052247/202330409349200103/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $117,231 | $92,110 | $52,150 | $52,150 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851052247/202200869349200050/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $1,475, program fees $174,655, investment income $1,351.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +11% 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: 5 of 38 amateur sports nonprofits in Santa Barbara.
- Revenue $177,178 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.

- 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 Masters Swimming's EIN?**

Santa Barbara Masters Swimming's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1052247. 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 Masters Swimming a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Barbara Masters Swimming 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 Masters Swimming tax-deductible?**

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

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "SBMS provides year-round access to swimming instruction and training to adults in Santa Barbara CA and the surrounding areas promoting health wellness fitness and competition for amateur adult swimmers of all abilities and ages." The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

**How much money does Santa Barbara Masters Swimming take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Santa Barbara Masters Swimming reported total revenue of $177,178 and total expenses of $181,232 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.