# Rooted and Rising

Youth development programs nonprofit in Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615. EIN 33-5042012. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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

## Local context

- Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: about 50,929 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
- 62 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.2 per 1,000 children.
- Louisiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/louisiana

## Questions

**What is Rooted and Rising's EIN?**

Rooted and Rising's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-5042012. 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 Rooted and Rising a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Rooted and Rising in Lake Charles, Louisiana 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 Rooted and Rising tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Rooted and Rising 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 Rooted and Rising do?**

The IRS classifies Rooted and Rising as: Youth development programs. 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.