# Children of Mehr Foundation

Children's and youth services nonprofit in El Sobrante, California 94803. EIN 87-1256493. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Drawing on specialized knowledge of the region, our organization provides living essentials to disadvantaged families of rural Iran and develops transformational education programs for its youth. Children whose basic needs are met are freed to experience the curiosity and hope that inspire them to learn and to dream. Children with access to a culture of literacy, reading, and education can...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/871256493/202441289349201949/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- 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 2023 | $177,474 | $116,083 | $96,895 | $96,895 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/871256493/202441289349201949/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $43,974 | $195 | $35,504 | $35,504 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/871256493/202311809349200806/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $11,926 | $6,417 | $5,509 | $5,509 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/871256493/202311539349201101/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $183,284, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +767% a year, Sep 2022 to Dec 2023). 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 $108,686 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Contra Costa County, California: about 251,475 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
- 569 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in El Sobrante: 6 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/el-sobrante
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Children of Mehr Foundation's EIN?**

Children of Mehr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1256493. 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 Children of Mehr Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Children of Mehr Foundation in El Sobrante, 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 Children of Mehr Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Children of Mehr Foundation 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 Children of Mehr Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Drawing on specialized knowledge of the region, our organization provides living essentials to disadvantaged families of rural Iran and develops transformational education programs for its youth. Children whose basic needs are met are freed to experience the curiosity and hope that inspire them to learn and to dream. Children with access to a culture of literacy, reading, and education can..." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Children of Mehr Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Children of Mehr Foundation reported total revenue of $177,474 and total expenses of $116,083 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.