# The Way Foundation

Swimming and water sports nonprofit in Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. EIN 41-2815858. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Swimming and water sports (IRS activity code N67)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- 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

- Bernalillo County, New Mexico: about 131,302 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
- 211 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- New Mexico rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-mexico

## Questions

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

The Way Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2815858. 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 Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Way Foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. 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 Foundation tax-deductible?**

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

The IRS classifies The Way Foundation as: Swimming and water sports. 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.