# Golden Bear Council

Boys clubs nonprofit in Ripon, California 95366. EIN 88-2789931. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Boys clubs (IRS activity code O21)
- 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

## Local context

- San Joaquin County, California: about 206,785 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
- 307 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ripon: 3 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/ripon
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Golden Bear Council's EIN?**

Golden Bear Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2789931. 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 Golden Bear Council a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Golden Bear Council in Ripon, California 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 Golden Bear Council tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Golden Bear Council 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 Golden Bear Council do?**

The IRS classifies Golden Bear Council as: Boys clubs. 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.