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Community Forward Phoenix
A tax-exempt youth development programs nonprofit with a mailing address in Mesa, Arizona, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2026.
IRS facts
Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
Mailing city (IRS): Mesa, Arizona 85201
EIN: 41-4262725
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2026, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: Not reported. Groups with under $50,000 in receipts usually file the e-Postcard (Form 990-N), which shows no revenue.
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Around Mesa and its county
Maricopa County, Arizona: the Census Bureau estimates about 1,014,730 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 1,741 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.7 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Licensed programs in Mesa
134 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.
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Questions about Community Forward Phoenix
What is Community Forward Phoenix's EIN?
Community Forward Phoenix's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-4262725. 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 Community Forward Phoenix a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Community Forward Phoenix in Mesa, Arizona 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 Community Forward Phoenix tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Community Forward Phoenix 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 Community Forward Phoenix do?
The IRS classifies Community Forward Phoenix as: Youth development programs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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