# Vita Art Center

Arts education nonprofit in Ventura, California 93001. EIN 87-4540920. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Making art accessible to the underserved population with the emphasis on youth.Encouraging creativity and self realization of art while providing a home within the community for cultural exchange.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874540920/202601329349202170/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 2025 | $103,592 | $109,803 | $163,960 | $163,960 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874540920/202601329349202170/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $91,611 | $7,600 | $215,249 | $215,249 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874540920/202431139349201953/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $103,592, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +6% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). 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 rank: 1 of 2 arts education nonprofits in Ventura.
- Revenue $103,592 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Ventura County, California: about 176,417 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
- 338 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ventura: 53 licensed child care centers, 18 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/ventura
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Vita Art Center's EIN?**

Vita Art Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4540920. 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 Vita Art Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Vita Art Center in Ventura, 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 Vita Art Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Vita Art Center 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 Vita Art Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Making art accessible to the underserved population with the emphasis on youth.Encouraging creativity and self realization of art while providing a home within the community for cultural exchange." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Vita Art Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Vita Art Center reported total revenue of $103,592 and total expenses of $109,803 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.