# Painting Pandas

Arts education nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78746. EIN 85-3495144. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/853495144-painting-pandas

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To foster life skills through meaningful contemporary art experiences for children and families through school and community enrichments.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/853495144/202641849349200604/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 2024 | $131,140 | $92,410 | $49,980 | $49,980 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/853495144/202641849349200604/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $131,140, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 30 arts education nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $136,022 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 72 arts education nonprofits in Texas; median $165,372.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Travis County, Texas: about 267,621 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
- 672 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Austin: 347 licensed child care centers, 110 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/austin
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Painting Pandas's EIN?**

Painting Pandas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3495144. 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 Painting Pandas a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Painting Pandas in Austin, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Painting Pandas tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Painting Pandas 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 Painting Pandas do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To foster life skills through meaningful contemporary art experiences for children and families through school and community enrichments." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Painting Pandas take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Painting Pandas reported total revenue of $131,140 and total expenses of $92,410 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.