# Play for Hope

Amateur sports nonprofit in Raleigh, North Carolina 27617. EIN 27-1933668. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2010
- 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: 12 of 101 amateur sports nonprofits in Raleigh.
- Revenue $315,718 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 373 amateur sports nonprofits in North Carolina; median $163,278.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Wake County, North Carolina: about 274,298 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
- 618 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Play for Hope's EIN?**

Play for Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1933668. 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 Play for Hope a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Play for Hope in Raleigh, North Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. 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 Play for Hope tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Play for Hope 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 Play for Hope do?**

The IRS classifies Play for Hope as: Amateur sports. 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.