# Rus Roots Foundation

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Opelika, Alabama 36801. EIN 33-1870059. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- 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 $241,945 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 18 recreation and club nonprofits in Alabama; median $60,080.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lee County, Alabama: about 38,327 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
- 48 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.3 per 1,000 children.
- Alabama rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/alabama

## Questions

**What is Rus Roots Foundation's EIN?**

Rus Roots Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1870059. 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 Rus Roots Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Rus Roots Foundation in Opelika, Alabama as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 Rus Roots Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Rus Roots 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 Rus Roots Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Rus Roots Foundation as: Physical fitness and community recreation. 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.