# The Way

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Chesterfield, Virginia 23838. EIN 36-5127249. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- 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

- Chesterfield County, Virginia: about 90,915 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
- 209 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chesterfield: 10 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/virginia/chesterfield
- Virginia rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/virginia

## Questions

**What is The Way's EIN?**

The Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5127249. 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 The Way a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Way in Chesterfield, Virginia 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 The Way tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Way 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 The Way do?**

The IRS classifies The Way as: Children's and youth services. 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.