# Escape Zone

Youth development programs nonprofit in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050. EIN 31-1678563. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Youth Ministries and Related Activities

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311678563/202630619349300828/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 2025 | $47,142 | $66,827 | $219,553 | $219,453 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311678563/202630619349300828/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $27,631 | $43,661 | $244,390 | $244,390 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311678563/202431319349302808/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $19,862 | $32,886 | $279,416 | $279,416 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311678563/202201069349300320/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $3,693 (6%), management $63,134 (94%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $47,142, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +24% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). 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 18 youth development nonprofits in Mount Vernon.
- Revenue $47,142 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Knox County, Ohio: about 14,370 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
- 78 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 5.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Mount Vernon: 1 camps, 12 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/mount-vernon
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Escape Zone's EIN?**

Escape Zone's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1678563. 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 Escape Zone a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Escape Zone in Mount Vernon, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Escape Zone tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Escape Zone 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 Escape Zone do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Youth Ministries and Related Activities" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Escape Zone take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Escape Zone reported total revenue of $47,142 and total expenses of $66,827 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.