# Sentinels

Baseball and softball nonprofit in Lakeland, Florida 33809. EIN 39-3078231. 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 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

- Polk County, Florida: about 185,949 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
- 264 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lakeland: 68 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/florida/lakeland
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is Sentinels's EIN?**

Sentinels's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3078231. 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 Sentinels a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sentinels in Lakeland, Florida 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 Sentinels tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sentinels 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 Sentinels do?**

The IRS classifies Sentinels 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.