# Northeast Cleveland Referees

Football nonprofit in Willowick, Ohio 44095. EIN 47-3949549. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/473949549-northeast-cleveland-referees

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The primary purpose of the organization is to increase awareness about flag football and concussions.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473949549/202621259349202827/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Football (IRS activity code N65)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $7,479 | $2,782 | $11,228 | $11,228 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473949549/202621259349202827/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $4,009 | $5,749 | $6,509 | $6,509 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473949549/202411299349203281/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $9,945 | $4,161 | $6,677 | $6,677 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473949549/202211299349203521/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $0, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -7% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 5 amateur sports nonprofits in Willowick.
- Revenue $7,479 is in the bottom 10% of 768 amateur sports nonprofits in Ohio; median $109,270.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lake County, Ohio: about 43,426 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
- 132 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Willowick: 9 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/willowick
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Northeast Cleveland Referees's EIN?**

Northeast Cleveland Referees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3949549. 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 Northeast Cleveland Referees a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Northeast Cleveland Referees in Willowick, Ohio 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 Northeast Cleveland Referees tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Northeast Cleveland Referees 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 Northeast Cleveland Referees do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The primary purpose of the organization is to increase awareness about flag football and concussions." The IRS classifies it as: Football.

**How much money does Northeast Cleveland Referees take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Northeast Cleveland Referees reported total revenue of $7,479 and total expenses of $2,782 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.