# Friends of Steele

Arts education nonprofit in Gilbert, Arizona 85234. EIN 41-4534356. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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

- 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 Gilbert: 99 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/arizona/gilbert
- Arizona rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/arizona

## Questions

**What is Friends of Steele's EIN?**

Friends of Steele's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-4534356. 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 Friends of Steele a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Steele in Gilbert, 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 Friends of Steele tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Steele 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 Friends of Steele do?**

The IRS classifies Friends of Steele as: Arts education. 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.