# Lancaster Police Athletic League

Youth development nonprofit in Lancaster, Ohio 43130. EIN 26-4127436. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide the youth from the lancaster, ohio and surrounding communities with an opportunity to stay out of trouble by participating in sports and other activities after school and during summer as opposed to roaming the streets and getting involved in illegal activities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264127436/202441419349300209/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2009
- 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 2023 | $155,541 | $85,826 | $213,211 | $213,211 | 2 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264127436/202441419349300209/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $132,318 | $114,045 | $167,295 | $167,295 | 2 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264127436/202303109349302335/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $85,636 (100%), management $190 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $28,956, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +18% a year, Dec 2022 to Dec 2023). 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 25 youth development nonprofits in Lancaster.
- Revenue $154,151 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Fairfield County, Ohio: about 39,519 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
- 170 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lancaster: 1 camps, 26 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/lancaster
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Lancaster Police Athletic League's EIN?**

Lancaster Police Athletic League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4127436. 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 Lancaster Police Athletic League a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lancaster Police Athletic League in Lancaster, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2009. 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 Lancaster Police Athletic League tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lancaster Police Athletic League 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 Lancaster Police Athletic League do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To provide the youth from the lancaster, ohio and surrounding communities with an opportunity to stay out of trouble by participating in sports and other activities after school and during summer as opposed to roaming the streets and getting involved in illegal activities." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Lancaster Police Athletic League take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Lancaster Police Athletic League reported total revenue of $155,541 and total expenses of $85,826 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.