# J Babe Stearn Community Center

Community recreation centers nonprofit in Canton, Ohio 44710. EIN 34-0828418. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The purpose and objective of The J Babe Stearn Community Center shall be to provide a suitable social, educational adn recreational environment for families, other adults, youth and children of greater Canton

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/340828418/202523219349304907/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Community recreation centers (IRS activity code N31)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 2024 | $540,009 | $762,543 | $1,096,001 | $1,095,021 | 12 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/340828418/202523219349304907/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $718,332 | $519,325 | $734,438 | $733,421 | 9 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/340828418/202202799349300705/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $713,633 (94%), management $48,910 (6%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $203,219, program fees $327,319, investment income $9,471.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -9% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2024). 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 5 recreation and club nonprofits in Canton.
- Revenue $540,009 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 72 recreation and club nonprofits in Ohio; median $120,690.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Stark County, Ohio: about 79,511 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
- 230 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Canton: 1 camps, 58 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/canton
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is J Babe Stearn Community Center's EIN?**

J Babe Stearn Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0828418. 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 J Babe Stearn Community Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists J Babe Stearn Community Center in Canton, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 J Babe Stearn Community Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to J Babe Stearn Community Center 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 J Babe Stearn Community Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The purpose and objective of The J Babe Stearn Community Center shall be to provide a suitable social, educational adn recreational environment for families, other adults, youth and children of greater Canton" The IRS classifies it as: Community recreation centers.

**How much money does J Babe Stearn Community Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, J Babe Stearn Community Center reported total revenue of $540,009 and total expenses of $762,543 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.