# Fort Lauderdale Sharks

Basketball nonprofit in Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33311. EIN 46-2857989. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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

- Broward County, Florida: about 415,514 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
- 953 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ft Lauderdale: 75 licensed child care centers, 22 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/florida/fort-lauderdale
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is Fort Lauderdale Sharks's EIN?**

Fort Lauderdale Sharks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2857989. 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 Fort Lauderdale Sharks a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Fort Lauderdale Sharks in Ft Lauderdale, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Fort Lauderdale Sharks tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Fort Lauderdale Sharks 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 Fort Lauderdale Sharks do?**

The IRS classifies Fort Lauderdale Sharks as: Basketball. 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.