# The Ship

Youth development programs nonprofit in Ladson, South Carolina 29456. EIN 42-3297828. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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

- Charleston County, South Carolina: about 82,390 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
- 194 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- South Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/south-carolina

## Questions

**What is The Ship's EIN?**

The Ship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-3297828. 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 The Ship a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Ship in Ladson, South Carolina 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 The Ship tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Ship 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 The Ship do?**

The IRS classifies The Ship as: Youth development programs. 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.