# H2o Lyfe

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Rch Palos Vrd, California 90275. EIN 88-1173645. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/881173645-h2o-lyfe

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Promotion of mental health for all people through participation in activities on, in, under or around water, such as surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and other water activities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881173645/202522099349301157/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- 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 2024 | $273,104 | $102,927 | $175,549 | $175,549 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881173645/202522099349301157/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $0 | $8,354 | $2,325 | -$8,354 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881173645/202342789349200644/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881173645/202232869349200323/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $102,927 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $273,104, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 6 amateur sports nonprofits in Rch Palos Vrd.
- Revenue $273,104 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 2,432 amateur sports nonprofits in California; median $143,571.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is H2o Lyfe's EIN?**

H2o Lyfe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1173645. 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 H2o Lyfe a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists H2o Lyfe in Rch Palos Vrd, 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 H2o Lyfe tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to H2o Lyfe 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 H2o Lyfe do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Promotion of mental health for all people through participation in activities on, in, under or around water, such as surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and other water activities." The IRS classifies it as: Swimming and water sports.

**How much money does H2o Lyfe take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, H2o Lyfe reported total revenue of $273,104 and total expenses of $102,927 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

---
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.