# Lightning Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Park City, Utah 84098. EIN 39-3800802. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- 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

- Summit County, Utah: about 9,244 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
- 85 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 9.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Park City: 16 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/utah/park-city
- Utah rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/utah

## Questions

**What is Lightning Foundation's EIN?**

Lightning Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3800802. 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 Lightning Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lightning Foundation in Park City, Utah 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 Lightning Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lightning Foundation 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 Lightning Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Lightning Foundation as: Youth development. 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.