# Youth and Shelter Services Inc

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Ames, Iowa 50010. EIN 42-1051609. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P300)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1976
- 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 $38,067,297 is in the top 10% of 18 children's and youth services nonprofits in Iowa; median $464,432.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Story County, Iowa: about 16,423 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
- 52 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.2 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Youth and Shelter Services Inc's EIN?**

Youth and Shelter Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1051609. 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 Youth and Shelter Services Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Youth and Shelter Services Inc in Ames, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1976. 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 Youth and Shelter Services Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Youth and Shelter Services Inc 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 Youth and Shelter Services Inc do?**

The IRS classifies Youth and Shelter Services Inc 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.