# Character & Skills Basketball Academy

Basketball nonprofit in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835. EIN 33-1468078. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To help equip young people with the character & skills needed to strive for excellence on the court, in the classroom, at home, and in the community.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/331468078/202631899349201108/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- 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 | $67,427 | $69,044 | $19,149 | $19,149 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/331468078/202631899349201108/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $60,668, program fees $6,759, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 14 of 52 amateur sports nonprofits in Fort Wayne.
- Revenue $67,427 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 438 amateur sports nonprofits in Indiana; median $124,774.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Allen County, Indiana: about 99,919 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
- 203 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Indiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/indiana

## Questions

**What is Character & Skills Basketball Academy's EIN?**

Character & Skills Basketball Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1468078. 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 Character & Skills Basketball Academy a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Character & Skills Basketball Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Character & Skills Basketball Academy tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Character & Skills Basketball Academy 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 Character & Skills Basketball Academy do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To help equip young people with the character & skills needed to strive for excellence on the court, in the classroom, at home, and in the community." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Character & Skills Basketball Academy take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Character & Skills Basketball Academy reported total revenue of $67,427 and total expenses of $69,044 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.