# Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc

Football nonprofit in Mentor, Ohio 44060. EIN 47-3973628. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Providing young athletes an opportunity to play football in a good moral and ethical environment under the supervisiion of certified coaches with an emphasis on scholastics and physical fitness throughout our geographical area

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473973628/202640709349301429/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 | $97,246 | $68,104 | $42,508 | $42,508 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473973628/202640709349301429/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $128,801 | $131,440 | $13,366 | $13,366 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473973628/202530409349300303/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $68,104 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $81,184, program fees $16,062, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -24% a year, Dec 2024 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: 8 of 18 amateur sports nonprofits in Mentor.
- Revenue $97,246 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% 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 Mentor: 25 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/mentor
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc's EIN?**

Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3973628. 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 Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc in Mentor, 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 Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc 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 Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Providing young athletes an opportunity to play football in a good moral and ethical environment under the supervisiion of certified coaches with an emphasis on scholastics and physical fitness throughout our geographical area" The IRS classifies it as: Football.

**How much money does Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Mentor Cardinals Youth Football & Cheer Assoc reported total revenue of $97,246 and total expenses of $68,104 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.