# Big Buddy Program

Youth mentoring nonprofit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. EIN 72-0904506. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth mentoring (IRS activity code O30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1981
- 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 109 youth development nonprofits in Baton Rouge.
- Revenue $2,627,336 is in the top 10% of 154 youth development nonprofits in Louisiana; median $148,216.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana: about 102,078 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
- 206 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Louisiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/louisiana

## Questions

**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.

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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.