# Waves for Change

Basketball nonprofit in Pearland, Texas 77584. EIN 42-2506119. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- 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

- Brazoria County, Texas: about 103,250 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
- 231 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Pearland: 54 licensed child care centers, 13 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/pearland
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Waves for Change's EIN?**

Waves for Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-2506119. 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 Waves for Change a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Waves for Change in Pearland, Texas 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 Waves for Change tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Waves for Change 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 Waves for Change do?**

The IRS classifies Waves for Change as: Basketball. 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.