# Elka Child Educational Center Inc

Child day care nonprofit in Gary, Indiana 46407. EIN 35-1297478. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1977
- 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 4 child care nonprofits in Gary.
- Revenue $978,912 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 88 child care nonprofits in Indiana; median $691,147.
- 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 Elka Child Educational Center Inc's EIN?**

Elka Child Educational Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1297478. 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 Elka Child Educational Center Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Elka Child Educational Center Inc in Gary, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1977. 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 Elka Child Educational Center Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Elka Child Educational Center Inc 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 Elka Child Educational Center Inc do?**

The IRS classifies Elka Child Educational Center Inc as: Child day care. 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.