# Friends of Special Children

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402. EIN 26-1714442. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2008
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 6 children's and youth services nonprofits in Chattanooga.
- Revenue $629,329 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 44 children's and youth services nonprofits in Tennessee; median $263,651.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hamilton County, Tennessee: about 80,944 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
- 164 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chattanooga: 71 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/tennessee/chattanooga
- Tennessee rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/tennessee

## Questions

**What is Friends of Special Children's EIN?**

Friends of Special Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1714442. 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 Friends of Special Children a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Special Children in Chattanooga, Tennessee as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2008. 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 Friends of Special Children tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Special Children 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 Friends of Special Children do?**

The IRS classifies Friends of Special Children as: Children's and youth services. 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.