# Rope for the Kids

Youth agricultural programs (such as 4-H and FFA) nonprofit in Palacios, Texas 77465. EIN 47-2968675. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide scholarships to students interested in a western culture future & agriculture. Thanksgiving baskets delivered to kinship care families in nine counties. Feeding people who have custody of children related to them because they are removed from their homes. Covering fees for background checks so that the children can be placed with family members.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Sep 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472968675/202232659349200823/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth agricultural programs (such as 4-H and FFA) (IRS activity code O52)
- 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | $15,074 | $10,998 | $8,253 | $8,253 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472968675/202232659349200823/full) |

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Palacios.
- Revenue $4,268 is in the bottom 10% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Matagorda County, Texas: about 9,431 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
- 22 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Palacios: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/texas/palacios
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Rope for the Kids's EIN?**

Rope for the Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2968675. 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 Rope for the Kids a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Rope for the Kids in Palacios, 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 Rope for the Kids tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Rope for the Kids 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 Rope for the Kids do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2021: "Provide scholarships to students interested in a western culture future & agriculture. Thanksgiving baskets delivered to kinship care families in nine counties. Feeding people who have custody of children related to them because they are removed from their homes. Covering fees for background checks so that the children can be placed with family members." The IRS classifies it as: Youth agricultural programs (such as 4-H and FFA).

**How much money does Rope for the Kids take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2021, Rope for the Kids reported total revenue of $15,074 and total expenses of $10,998 on its Form 990-EZ (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.