# Lake Shore Defenders

Baseball and softball nonprofit in Avon Lake, Ohio 44012. EIN 41-4128818. 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 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

- Lorain County, Ohio: about 68,053 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
- 192 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Avon Lake: 13 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/avon-lake
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Lake Shore Defenders's EIN?**

Lake Shore Defenders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-4128818. 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 Lake Shore Defenders a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lake Shore Defenders in Avon Lake, Ohio 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 Lake Shore Defenders tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lake Shore Defenders 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 Lake Shore Defenders do?**

The IRS classifies Lake Shore Defenders 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.