# Bend Sister City Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Bend, Oregon 97702. EIN 27-3145004. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Deschutes County, Oregon: about 38,509 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
- 147 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.8 per 1,000 children.
- Oregon rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/oregon

## Questions

**What is Bend Sister City Foundation's EIN?**

Bend Sister City Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3145004. 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 Bend Sister City Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bend Sister City Foundation in Bend, Oregon as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Bend Sister City Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bend Sister City Foundation 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 Bend Sister City Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Bend Sister City Foundation as: Youth development. 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.