# Jonny Bass Foundation

Arts education nonprofit in San Diego, California 92109. EIN 88-2975129. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/882975129-jonny-bass-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> MAG Foundation mission is to ensure that art and science education along with web an application hosting services are accessible and well-supported in K-12 classrooms nationwide by providing essential supplies and resources to teachers, enabling creative and educational projects that enrich student learning experiences.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/882975129/202641959349301814/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- 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 | $206,742 | $681,923 | $1,198,761 | $1,191,373 | 5 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/882975129/202641959349301814/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $443,535 (65%), management $105,994 (16%), fundraising $132,394 (19%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $2,710, program fees $0, investment income $204,032.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 41 arts education nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $206,742 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- 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 Jonny Bass Foundation's EIN?**

Jonny Bass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2975129. 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 Jonny Bass Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Jonny Bass Foundation in San Diego, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 Jonny Bass Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Jonny Bass 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 Jonny Bass Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "MAG Foundation mission is to ensure that art and science education along with web an application hosting services are accessible and well-supported in K-12 classrooms nationwide by providing essential supplies and resources to teachers, enabling creative and educational projects that enrich student learning experiences." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Jonny Bass Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Jonny Bass Foundation reported total revenue of $206,742 and total expenses of $681,923 on its Form 990 (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.