# Friends for Youth Inc

Youth mentoring nonprofit in Palo Alto, California 94303. EIN 94-2961034. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide Mentoring Opportunities For Disenfranchised (or other) Youth

Source: Form 990, year ending Mar 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942961034/202232719349301008/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth mentoring (IRS activity code O30Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | $1,205,149 | $847,388 | $884,450 | $857,948 | 12 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942961034/202232719349301008/full) |

Expense split, year ending Mar 2022: programs $643,462 (76%), management $73,575 (9%), fundraising $130,351 (15%).

Revenue sources, year ending Mar 2022: gifts and grants $1,065,659, program fees $0, investment income $3,031.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 22 youth development nonprofits in Palo Alto.
- Revenue $1,472,244 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 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
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Palo Alto: 53 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/palo-alto
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Friends for Youth Inc's EIN?**

Friends for Youth Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2961034. 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 Friends for Youth Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends for Youth Inc in Palo Alto, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1985. 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 Friends for Youth Inc tax-deductible?**

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

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Mar 2022: "Provide Mentoring Opportunities For Disenfranchised (or other) Youth" The IRS classifies it as: Youth mentoring.

**How much money does Friends for Youth Inc take in?**

For the year ending Mar 2022, Friends for Youth Inc reported total revenue of $1,205,149 and total expenses of $847,388 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.