# Purple Ink

Youth development programs nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77084. EIN 92-4000294. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/924000294-purple-ink

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide scholarships to at-risk youth in Vietnam and Africa to attend K-12 schools. To provide stipends/scholarships to at-risk youth in Vietnam to attend college.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/924000294/202621039349201822/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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 2025 | $144,171 | $139,617 | $43,847 | $43,759 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/924000294/202621039349201822/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $109,869 | $94,595 | $38,216 | $38,216 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/924000294/202511059349200326/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $0 | - | $22,942 | $22,942 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/924000294/202410439349201131/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $143,314, program fees $0, investment income $857.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 62 of 541 youth development nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $144,171 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 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
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Houston: 813 licensed child care centers, 111 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/houston
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Purple Ink's EIN?**

Purple Ink's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-4000294. 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 Purple Ink a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Purple Ink in Houston, Texas 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 Purple Ink tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Purple Ink 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 Purple Ink do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To provide scholarships to at-risk youth in Vietnam and Africa to attend K-12 schools. To provide stipends/scholarships to at-risk youth in Vietnam to attend college." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Purple Ink take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Purple Ink reported total revenue of $144,171 and total expenses of $139,617 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.