# Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles

Youth development nonprofit in Los Angeles, California 90064. EIN 93-3506020. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/933506020-credit-abuse-resistance-education-los-angeles

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> CARE (Credit Abuse Resistance Education) is a national organization thats designed to alert students and adults to the many consequences of consumer credit abuse. Originally founded in 2002 by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge John C. Ninfo II in upstate New York, CARE programs proliferated around the country until 2015 when CARE was organized into its own independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/933506020/202611109349201181/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- 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 | $131,488 | $58,882 | $141,309 | $141,309 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/933506020/202611109349201181/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $131,131, program fees $0, investment income $357.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 79 of 381 youth development nonprofits in Los Angeles.
- Revenue $131,488 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% 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 Los Angeles: 662 licensed child care centers, 33 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/los-angeles
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles's EIN?**

Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3506020. 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 Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles in Los Angeles, 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 Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles 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 Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "CARE (Credit Abuse Resistance Education) is a national organization thats designed to alert students and adults to the many consequences of consumer credit abuse. Originally founded in 2002 by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge John C. Ninfo II in upstate New York, CARE programs proliferated around the country until 2015 when CARE was organized into its own independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Credit Abuse Resistance Education - Los Angeles reported total revenue of $131,488 and total expenses of $58,882 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.