# Center for Childhood

Youth development nonprofit in Los Angeles, California 90067. EIN 95-3963872. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/953963872-center-for-childhood

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Center for childhood enhances the quality of life for children. We further the importance of play as a developmental and learning experience, promote parenting skills in a multi-cultural community and counter the neglect and abuse of children.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/953963872/202302629349301350/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- 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 2022 | $25,860 | $23,710 | $53,227 | $53,227 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/953963872/202302629349301350/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $23,686 (100%), management $24 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $25,600, program fees $0, investment income $260.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 105 of 381 youth development nonprofits in Los Angeles.
- Revenue $33,564 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% 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 Center for Childhood's EIN?**

Center for Childhood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3963872. 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 Center for Childhood a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Center for Childhood in Los Angeles, California 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 Center for Childhood tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Center for Childhood 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 Center for Childhood do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Center for childhood enhances the quality of life for children. We further the importance of play as a developmental and learning experience, promote parenting skills in a multi-cultural community and counter the neglect and abuse of children." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Center for Childhood take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Center for Childhood reported total revenue of $25,860 and total expenses of $23,710 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.
