# Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee

Big Brothers Big Sisters nonprofit in Knoxville, Tennessee 37921. EIN 62-0842531. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Big Brothers Big Sisters (IRS activity code O31)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1975
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 67 youth development nonprofits in Knoxville.
- Revenue $2,014,009 is in the top 10% of 262 youth development nonprofits in Tennessee; median $160,111.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Knox County, Tennessee: about 104,717 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
- 227 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Knoxville: 125 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/tennessee/knoxville
- Tennessee rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/tennessee

## Questions

**What is Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee's EIN?**

Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0842531. 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 Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1975. 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 Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee 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 Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee do?**

The IRS classifies Big Brothers-Big Sisters of East Tennessee as: Big Brothers Big Sisters. 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.