Youth development programs
29 11 Academy
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
Tax-exempt since 2014 · EIN 47-1453383
Youth and community nonprofits / Louisiana / Baton Rouge
Youth mentoring
Big Buddy Program
A tax-exempt youth mentoring nonprofit with a mailing address in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1981.
IRS facts
Type: Youth mentoring (IRS activity code O30)
Mailing city (IRS): Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
EIN: 72-0904506
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1981, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $2,627,336 (tax year ending 2025-12)
Check its status on IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search · Filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
How it compares
2 of 109 youth development nonprofits in Baton Rouge when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $2,627,336 is in the top 10% of the 154 youth development nonprofits in Louisiana that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $148,216.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Louisiana groups of this type (Youth development, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Baton Rouge and its county
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana: the Census Bureau estimates about 102,078 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 206 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.0 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Louisiana background check rules for youth programs · How BackPR works for youth development nonprofits
Questions about Big Buddy Program
What is Big Buddy Program's EIN?
Big Buddy Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0904506. 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 Buddy Program a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Big Buddy Program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1981. 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 Buddy Program tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Big Buddy Program 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 Buddy Program do?
The IRS classifies Big Buddy Program as: Youth mentoring. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
You can add your programs, season dates, ages, prices, registration link and logo to this page, or ask us to remove it. BackPR's free plan for 501(c)(3)s handles online registration, payments, waivers and attendance. No subscription and no BackPR fee on what families pay (card processing fees from Stripe still apply).
Add details to this page · Remove this page · About the free plan
Free forms for youth development nonprofits
More youth development nonprofits in Baton Rouge
Youth development programs
4th Flr Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Tax-exempt since 2022 · EIN 88-1036893
Youth development
4thekids Baton Rouge Inc
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Tax-exempt since 2014 · EIN 46-4488904
Youth centers and clubs
Act for Hope Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Tax-exempt since 2022 · EIN 88-2849696
Youth development programs
B E L O V E D Community of Restorative Justice
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Tax-exempt since 2019 · EIN 61-1856040
Youth development
Baton Rouge Child Advocacy Center
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Tax-exempt since 2002 · EIN 26-0028918
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024). Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
Something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it.