# Character Through Sports Inc

Youth development nonprofit in Pasadena, California 91107. EIN 88-3673579. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To support high school sports to promote and cultivate the values of hard work, teamwork, sacrifice, and respect for others.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883673579/202401369349316650/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O19)
- 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $5,680,239 | $629,217 | $5,330,576 | $5,295,222 | 8 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883673579/202401369349316650/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $574,096 (91%), management $55,121 (9%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $5,632,325, program fees $0, investment income $47,914.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 48 youth development nonprofits in Pasadena.
- Revenue $6,616,650 is in the top 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- 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.
- Licensed programs in Pasadena: 75 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/pasadena
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Character Through Sports Inc's EIN?**

Character Through Sports Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3673579. 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 Character Through Sports Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Character Through Sports Inc in Pasadena, 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 Character Through Sports Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Character Through Sports Inc 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 Character Through Sports Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To support high school sports to promote and cultivate the values of hard work, teamwork, sacrifice, and respect for others." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Character Through Sports Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Character Through Sports Inc reported total revenue of $5,680,239 and total expenses of $629,217 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.