# Appalachian Pastel Society

Arts education nonprofit in Asheville, North Carolina 28805. EIN 20-5943738. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Buncombe County, North Carolina: about 48,223 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
- 117 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Appalachian Pastel Society's EIN?**

Appalachian Pastel Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5943738. 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 Appalachian Pastel Society a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Appalachian Pastel Society in Asheville, North Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Appalachian Pastel Society tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Appalachian Pastel Society 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 Appalachian Pastel Society do?**

The IRS classifies Appalachian Pastel Society as: Arts education. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.