# Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization

Youth development programs nonprofit in Merrillville, Indiana 46410. EIN 35-0777082. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1945
- 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 rank: 1 of 17 youth development nonprofits in Merrillville.
- Revenue $430,257 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 323 youth development nonprofits in Indiana; median $199,831.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lake County, Indiana: about 114,054 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
- 255 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Indiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/indiana

## Questions

**What is Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization's EIN?**

Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0777082. 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 Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization in Merrillville, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1945. 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 Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization 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 Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization do?**

The IRS classifies Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization 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.