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Youth and community nonprofits / Missouri / Ferguson
Children's and youth services
Ferguson Youth Initiative
A tax-exempt children's and youth services nonprofit with a mailing address in Ferguson, Missouri, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2012.
IRS facts
Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
Mailing city (IRS): Ferguson, Missouri 63135
EIN: 46-0840228
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2012, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $93,794 (tax year ending 2024-12)
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How it compares
The only children's and youth services nonprofit in Ferguson in our directory.
Size: revenue of $93,794 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of the 43 children's and youth services nonprofits in Missouri that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $480,953.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Missouri groups of this type (Children's and youth services, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Ferguson and its county
St. Louis County, Missouri: the Census Bureau estimates about 214,394 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 561 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.6 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about Ferguson Youth Initiative
What is Ferguson Youth Initiative's EIN?
Ferguson Youth Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0840228. 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 Ferguson Youth Initiative a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Ferguson Youth Initiative in Ferguson, Missouri as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2012. 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 Ferguson Youth Initiative tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Ferguson Youth Initiative 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 Ferguson Youth Initiative do?
The IRS classifies Ferguson Youth Initiative as: Children's and youth services. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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