# Shades of Development

Child day care nonprofit in Knoxville, Tennessee 37931. EIN 62-1614669. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- 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: 2 of 7 child care nonprofits in Knoxville.
- Revenue $2,690,458 is in the top 10% of 54 child care nonprofits in Tennessee; median $684,694.
- 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 Shades of Development's EIN?**

Shades of Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1614669. 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 Shades of Development a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Shades of Development in Knoxville, Tennessee as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. 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 Shades of Development tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Shades of Development 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 Shades of Development do?**

The IRS classifies Shades of Development as: Child day care. 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.