# Matters Athletic

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Diego, California 92130. EIN 87-2478000. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Matters Athletic is a 501C3 nonprofit operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes The organization offers educational support and athletic training to underprivileged children in southeast San Diego area of California

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872478000/202411309349202191/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 2023 | $27,752 | $18,448 | $74,411 | $74,411 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872478000/202411309349202191/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $27,752, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 64 of 191 youth development nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $27,752 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 San Diego: 342 licensed child care centers, 49 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-diego
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Matters Athletic's EIN?**

Matters Athletic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2478000. 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 Matters Athletic a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Matters Athletic in San Diego, California 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 Matters Athletic tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Matters Athletic 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 Matters Athletic do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Matters Athletic is a 501C3 nonprofit operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes The organization offers educational support and athletic training to underprivileged children in southeast San Diego area of California" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Matters Athletic take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Matters Athletic reported total revenue of $27,752 and total expenses of $18,448 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.