# Strike a Match

Youth development nonprofit in Dallas, Texas 75214. EIN 47-2116000. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- 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

- Dallas County, Texas: about 651,464 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
- 1,159 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Dallas: 275 licensed child care centers, 66 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/dallas
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Strike a Match's EIN?**

Strike a Match's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2116000. 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 Strike a Match a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Strike a Match in Dallas, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. 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 Strike a Match tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Strike a Match 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 Strike a Match do?**

The IRS classifies Strike a Match 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.