# The Alternatives Foundation

Arts education nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78730. EIN 87-3652885. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 30 arts education nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $954,783 is in the top 10% 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 The Alternatives Foundation's EIN?**

The Alternatives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3652885. 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 The Alternatives Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Alternatives Foundation in Austin, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 The Alternatives Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Alternatives 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 The Alternatives Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies The Alternatives Foundation as: Arts education. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.