# Dickson City Recreation Authority

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Dickson City, Pennsylvania 18519. EIN 23-2844477. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of the dickson city civic center is to promote a healthy mind, body, and spirt for the residents of dickson city and the surrounding communities through quality social, recreational, and educational opportunities

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232844477/202343189349314329/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2007
- 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 | $453,294 | $303,547 | $583,905 | $583,905 | 0 | 28 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232844477/202343189349314329/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $289,161 (95%), management $9,552 (3%), fundraising $4,834 (2%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $246,295, program fees $206,431, investment income $568.

## How it compares

- Revenue $374,090 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 126 recreation and club nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $134,745.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania: about 43,972 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
- 96 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 Dickson City Recreation Authority's EIN?**

Dickson City Recreation Authority's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2844477. 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 Dickson City Recreation Authority a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Dickson City Recreation Authority in Dickson City, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. 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 Dickson City Recreation Authority tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Dickson City Recreation Authority 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 Dickson City Recreation Authority do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "The mission of the dickson city civic center is to promote a healthy mind, body, and spirt for the residents of dickson city and the surrounding communities through quality social, recreational, and educational opportunities" The IRS classifies it as: Physical fitness and community recreation.

**How much money does Dickson City Recreation Authority take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Dickson City Recreation Authority reported total revenue of $453,294 and total expenses of $303,547 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.