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Santa Cruz youth development programs

There are 18 youth development programs in the greater Santa Cruz metro area, including the cities of Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Combined, these Santa Cruz metro youth development programs employ 229 people, earn more than $12 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 million.
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Types of youth development programs in Santa Cruz

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Youth development programs
 
18
 
$12,168,399
Religious youth organizations
 
1
 
$242,568
4-H and youth agricultural programs
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Santa Cruz youth development programs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1
1-10
 
2
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of youth development programs in Santa Cruz

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4
$250k to $1M
 
1
$1M to $5M
 
2
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of youth development programs in Santa Cruz

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Digital NEST

Digital NEST provides equal access to technology and resources, nurtures entrepreneurial skills, and offers programs to teach important 21st Century workplace skills.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$9.3m
Employees
103
EIN
46-5757256
IRS type
501(c)(3)

FoodWhat Incorporated

FoodWhat empowers youth with organic farming, food justice and community relationships, serving Watsonville to Santa Cruz.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
41
EIN
81-2590280
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Teen Kitchen Project

TKP engages teens to prepare medically tailored meals for ill individuals. Builds healthier, connected communities and provides volunteer opportunities.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$610.8k
Employees
69
EIN
27-0524692
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strong One

Strong One is a youth development program in Watsonville, CA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2462850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

En Gedi Project

En Gedi Project is a youth development program in Los Gatos, CA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2689193
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Order of the Rainbow Girls - 28 Santa Cruz Assembly

International Order of the Rainbow Girls - 28 Santa Cruz Assembly is a youth development program in Santa Cruz, CA that was founded in 1972.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7506619
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black Surf Santa Cruz

Black Surf Santa Cruz promotes healing through surfing, education and recreation, provides community education and celebrates the Black Surf community.
Revenue
$169.6k
Assets
$75.3k
Employees
1
EIN
87-4556850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youth NOW / EternityWorks

Youth N.O.W. (program of EternityWorks) is committed to engaging youth in a nurturing community where they grow personally and academically through individualized programs which cultivate success.
Revenue
$195.1k
Assets
$7,521
Employees
12
EIN
27-0741964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regenerative Ecology

Regenerative Ecology is a 4-h or youth agricultural program in Watsonville, CA that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4301854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Firstrides

Firstrides is a youth development program in Boulder Creek, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-3647056
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Mountains 2 Sea

MTNS2SEA empowers youth with outdoor adventures, mentors, and community partnerships. 80 students served annually in Corralitos, CA.
Revenue
$271.4k
Assets
$180.5k
Employees
0
EIN
83-0697842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Cruz Hillel Foundation

Santa Cruz Hillel Foundation creates a Jewish community providing leadership training, events, and programs for students at three colleges.
Revenue
$242.6k
Assets
$144.3k
Employees
3
EIN
77-0427628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

831 Youth Sports League

831 Youth Sports League is a youth development program in Watsonville, CA that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-4047972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pachipamwe

Pachipamwe is a youth development program in Santa Cruz, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-4630101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Consejo de Padres Migrantes

Consejo de Padres Migrantes is a youth development program in Watsonville, CA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4353525
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watsonville Youth Training Center

Watsonville Youth Training Center is a youth development program in Watsonville, CA that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-1772572
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canticum Novum

Canticum Novum is a youth development organization run by Onstance R. Fortunato, located in Scotts Valley, CA. Last year, the organization had total revenues of $185,269.
Revenue
$195.1k
Assets
$10.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1554179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

We Are Students All

We Are Students All is a youth development program in Soquel, CA that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5748890
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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