# Push the Rock

Amateur sports nonprofit in Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049. EIN 23-2990640. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/232990640-push-the-rock

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Push the rock creates life-changing experiences through sports by introducing people to jesus and helping them live and play for him. Using the powerful platform of sports, push the rock impacts young athletes' self-confidence, builds sportsmanship and christian character, and improves athletic skills while sharing the hope and love of jesus.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232990640/202622239349300027/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,363,748 | $2,222,430 | $3,592,616 | $1,307,100 | 24 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232990640/202622239349300027/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $1,897,209 | $1,824,799 | $838,500 | $767,475 | 24 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232990640/202421309349300812/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $1,595,592 | $1,535,266 | $736,485 | $686,670 | 26 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232990640/202312079349300511/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $1,537,002 | $1,372,251 | $691,821 | $657,943 | 31 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232990640/202240939349300104/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $1,498,868 (67%), management $558,628 (25%), fundraising $164,934 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $1,619,582, program fees $666,149, investment income $27,692.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +11% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). 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 rank: 1 of 7 amateur sports nonprofits in Emmaus.
- Revenue $2,363,748 is in the top 10% of 1,069 amateur sports nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $104,464.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lehigh County, Pennsylvania: about 84,151 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
- 184 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Emmaus: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/emmaus
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Push the Rock's EIN?**

Push the Rock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2990640. 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 Push the Rock a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Push the Rock in Emmaus, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. 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 Push the Rock tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Push the Rock 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 Push the Rock do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "Push the rock creates life-changing experiences through sports by introducing people to jesus and helping them live and play for him. Using the powerful platform of sports, push the rock impacts young athletes' self-confidence, builds sportsmanship and christian character, and improves athletic skills while sharing the hope and love of jesus." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Push the Rock take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Push the Rock reported total revenue of $2,363,748 and total expenses of $2,222,430 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.