# Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth

Youth development programs nonprofit in Cleveland Hts, Ohio 44118. EIN 45-2267855. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Lake erie ink is a not for profit 501(c)3 that provides creative expression opportunities and academic support to youth in the greater cleveland community.

Source: Form 990, year ending May 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452267855/202523379349300932/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $661,970 | $548,905 | $203,354 | $151,182 | 11 | 60 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452267855/202523379349300932/full) |
| May 2023 | $510,390 | $569,831 | $192,314 | $160,173 | 10 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452267855/202313349349301011/full) |
| May 2021 | $350,312 | $348,816 | $253,578 | $244,543 | 12 | 28 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452267855/202220399349300107/full) |

Expense split, year ending May 2025: programs $463,398 (84%), management $33,369 (6%), fundraising $52,138 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending May 2025: gifts and grants $525,086, program fees $136,869, investment income $15.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +17% a year, May 2021 to May 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 11 youth development nonprofits in Cleveland Hts.
- Revenue $661,970 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cuyahoga County, Ohio: about 249,579 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
- 598 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cleveland Hts: 10 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/cleveland-hts
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth's EIN?**

Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2267855. 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 Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth in Cleveland Hts, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth 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 Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending May 2025: "Lake erie ink is a not for profit 501(c)3 that provides creative expression opportunities and academic support to youth in the greater cleveland community." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth take in?**

For the year ending May 2025, Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth reported total revenue of $661,970 and total expenses of $548,905 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.