# Sterling Sharks

Baseball and softball nonprofit in Sterling, Illinois 61081. EIN 35-2648595. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Baseball and softball (IRS activity code N63)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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

- Whiteside County, Illinois: about 11,949 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
- 31 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Sterling: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/sterling
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Sterling Sharks's EIN?**

Sterling Sharks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2648595. 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 Sterling Sharks a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sterling Sharks in Sterling, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 Sterling Sharks tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sterling Sharks 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 Sterling Sharks do?**

The IRS classifies Sterling Sharks as: Baseball and softball. 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.