# Collective Action for Youth

Youth development programs nonprofit in Spring, Texas 77379. EIN 87-2387887. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/872387887-collective-action-for-youth

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of Collective Action for Youth (CA4Y or Organization) is to leverage community power and center youth voices for equitable, systemic solutions based in shared leadership, responsibility and accountability. We do this by centering the experiences of impacted people to transform systems and create solutions.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872387887/202211369349316271/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 | $1,437,500 | $908 | $1,437,485 | $1,436,592 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872387887/202211369349316271/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2021: programs $0 (0%), management $908 (100%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $1,437,500, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 77 youth development nonprofits in Spring.
- Revenue $1,779,905 is in the top 10% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 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
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Spring: 108 licensed child care centers, 40 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/spring
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Collective Action for Youth's EIN?**

Collective Action for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2387887. 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 Collective Action for Youth a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Collective Action for Youth in Spring, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Collective Action for Youth tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Collective Action for Youth 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 Collective Action for Youth do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "The mission of Collective Action for Youth (CA4Y or Organization) is to leverage community power and center youth voices for equitable, systemic solutions based in shared leadership, responsibility and accountability. We do this by centering the experiences of impacted people to transform systems and create solutions." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Collective Action for Youth take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Collective Action for Youth reported total revenue of $1,437,500 and total expenses of $908 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.