# Vocational Steam Works

Youth development nonprofit in El Cajon, California 92020. EIN 86-1871137. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Vocational & stem-steam skill sets

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861871137/202641049349200824/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- 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 2025 | $24,519 | $19,672 | $4,452 | $3,344 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861871137/202641049349200824/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $24,519, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 5 of 14 youth development nonprofits in El Cajon.
- Revenue $24,519 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 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
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in El Cajon: 49 licensed child care centers, 8 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/el-cajon
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Vocational Steam Works's EIN?**

Vocational Steam Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1871137. 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 Vocational Steam Works a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Vocational Steam Works in El Cajon, California 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 Vocational Steam Works tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Vocational Steam Works 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 Vocational Steam Works do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Vocational & stem-steam skill sets" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Vocational Steam Works take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Vocational Steam Works reported total revenue of $24,519 and total expenses of $19,672 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.