# Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony

Arts education nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95061. EIN 94-2186687. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Music education for youth

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942186687/202632579349201518/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1973
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $92,487 | $94,358 | $82,233 | $80,973 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942186687/202632579349201518/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $88,829 | $89,374 | $77,871 | $77,871 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942186687/202402329349201255/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2026: gifts and grants $34,331, program fees $57,430, investment income $726.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +2% a year, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026). 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 rank: 2 of 5 arts education nonprofits in Santa Cruz.
- Revenue $92,487 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Santa Cruz: 39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-cruz
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony's EIN?**

Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2186687. 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 Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony in Santa Cruz, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1973. 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 Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony 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 Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2026: "Music education for youth" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2026, Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony reported total revenue of $92,487 and total expenses of $94,358 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.