# Lyme Community Foundation Inc

Community recreation centers nonprofit in Chaumont, New York 13622. EIN 16-1556583. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To promote arts and history to the community

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Aug 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161556583/202401629349201400/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Community recreation centers (IRS activity code N31)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | $57,325 | $54,218 | $351,081 | $351,081 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161556583/202401629349201400/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2023: gifts and grants $42,863, program fees $14,417, investment income $45.

## How it compares

- Revenue $83,816 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 63 recreation and club nonprofits in New York; median $463,671.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Jefferson County, New York: about 27,310 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
- 10 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.4 per 1,000 children.
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Lyme Community Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Lyme Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1556583. 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 Lyme Community Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lyme Community Foundation Inc in Chaumont, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1999. 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 Lyme Community Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lyme Community Foundation 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 Lyme Community Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2023: "To promote arts and history to the community" The IRS classifies it as: Community recreation centers.

**How much money does Lyme Community Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2023, Lyme Community Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $57,325 and total expenses of $54,218 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.