# Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc

Camps nonprofit in San Gregorio, California 94074. EIN 94-1623628. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> This organization provides mentoring and camping experiences for youth.

Source: Form 990, year ending Nov 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941623628/202641069349300029/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1959
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $401,860 | $563,660 | $564,316 | $564,316 | 24 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941623628/202641069349300029/full) |
| Nov 2024 | $401,860 | $566,500 | $726,116 | $726,116 | 24 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941623628/202502879349301630/full) |
| Nov 2022 | $599,432 | $475,702 | $961,030 | $959,030 | 20 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941623628/202342429349300539/full) |
| Nov 2021 | $302,958 | $295,078 | $851,750 | $835,300 | 21 | 40 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/941623628/202202579349302085/full) |

Expense split, year ending Nov 2025: programs $496,515 (88%), management $67,145 (12%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Nov 2025: gifts and grants $10,460, program fees $382,202, investment income $8,135.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +7% a year, Nov 2021 to Nov 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $401,860 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 111 camp nonprofits in California; median $248,246.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Mateo County, California: about 140,186 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
- 320 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc's EIN?**

Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1623628. 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 Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc in San Gregorio, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1959. 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 Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Optimist Volunteers for Youth 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 Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Nov 2025: "This organization provides mentoring and camping experiences for youth." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc take in?**

For the year ending Nov 2025, Optimist Volunteers for Youth Inc reported total revenue of $401,860 and total expenses of $563,660 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.