# Special Sports Incorporated

Amateur sports nonprofit in Mentor, Ohio 44060. EIN 45-3769140. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To Provide sports programming to children with special needs regardless of their diagnosis.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2020: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453769140/202332279349301513/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | $4,009 | $5,488 | $4,520 | $4,520 | 0 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453769140/202332279349301513/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2020: programs $599 (11%), management $4,889 (89%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2020: gifts and grants $0, program fees $4,009, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 11 of 18 amateur sports nonprofits in Mentor.
- Revenue $35,103 is in the bottom 10% of 768 amateur sports nonprofits in Ohio; median $109,270.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lake County, Ohio: about 43,426 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
- 132 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Mentor: 25 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/mentor
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Special Sports Incorporated's EIN?**

Special Sports Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3769140. 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 Special Sports Incorporated a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Special Sports Incorporated in Mentor, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Special Sports Incorporated tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Special Sports Incorporated 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 Special Sports Incorporated do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2020: "To Provide sports programming to children with special needs regardless of their diagnosis." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Special Sports Incorporated take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2020, Special Sports Incorporated reported total revenue of $4,009 and total expenses of $5,488 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.