# Advantage Lancaster

Youth development programs nonprofit in Ronks, Pennsylvania 17572. EIN 05-0527280. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/050527280-advantage-lancaster

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The organization provides inner city youth with a variety of choices intended to create a "winning life plan." the organization strives to equip middle-school and high-school age youth with the skills and aptitude needed to navigate through their primary academic career and continue on to some form of higher education.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/050527280/202501359349303475/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2012
- 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 2024 | $257,090 | $274,363 | $156,365 | $156,365 | 3 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/050527280/202501359349303475/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $256,885 | $275,326 | $173,638 | $173,638 | 4 | 25 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/050527280/202401369349300910/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $184,434 | $150,895 | $192,079 | $192,079 | 4 | 15 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/050527280/202321359349301377/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $221,209 | $181,420 | $158,540 | $158,540 | 4 | 22 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/050527280/202211369349301441/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2024: programs $256,909 (94%), management $17,454 (6%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2024: gifts and grants $206,108, program fees $50,982, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +5% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2024). 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 $394,834 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: about 128,218 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
- 283 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Advantage Lancaster's EIN?**

Advantage Lancaster's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0527280. 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 Advantage Lancaster a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Advantage Lancaster in Ronks, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2012. 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 Advantage Lancaster tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Advantage Lancaster 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 Advantage Lancaster do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2024: "The organization provides inner city youth with a variety of choices intended to create a "winning life plan." the organization strives to equip middle-school and high-school age youth with the skills and aptitude needed to navigate through their primary academic career and continue on to some form of higher education." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Advantage Lancaster take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2024, Advantage Lancaster reported total revenue of $257,090 and total expenses of $274,363 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.