# Challenger Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Lenexa, Kansas 66214. EIN 27-4033017. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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

- Johnson County, Kansas: about 143,961 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
- 278 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Kansas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/kansas

## Questions

**What is Challenger Foundation's EIN?**

Challenger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4033017. 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 Challenger Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Challenger Foundation in Lenexa, Kansas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 Challenger Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Challenger 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 Challenger Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Challenger 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.