# Defenders of Children

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Phoenix, Arizona 85012. EIN 41-2259676. 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 2008
- 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: 7 of 48 children's and youth services nonprofits in Phoenix.
- Revenue $896,164 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 48 children's and youth services nonprofits in Arizona; median $344,588.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Maricopa County, Arizona: about 1,014,730 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
- 1,741 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Phoenix: 516 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/arizona/phoenix
- Arizona rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/arizona

## Questions

**What is Defenders of Children's EIN?**

Defenders of Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2259676. 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 Defenders of Children a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Defenders of Children in Phoenix, Arizona as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2008. 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 Defenders of Children tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Defenders of Children 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 Defenders of Children do?**

The IRS classifies Defenders of Children 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.