# Light a Smile Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Newark, Delaware 19702. EIN 46-2692759. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- 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

- New Castle County, Delaware: about 122,635 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
- 323 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Newark: 76 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/delaware/newark
- Delaware rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/delaware

## Questions

**What is Light a Smile Foundation's EIN?**

Light a Smile Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2692759. 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 Light a Smile Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Light a Smile Foundation in Newark, Delaware as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. 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 Light a Smile Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Light a Smile Foundation 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 Light a Smile Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Light a Smile Foundation as: Youth development. 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.