# Equal Start

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Kansas City, Missouri 64153. EIN 81-2040395. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Platte County, Missouri: about 25,452 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
- 63 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Kansas City: 139 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/missouri/kansas-city
- Missouri rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/missouri

## Questions

**What is Equal Start's EIN?**

Equal Start's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2040395. 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 Equal Start a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Equal Start in Kansas City, Missouri as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Equal Start tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Equal Start 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 Equal Start do?**

The IRS classifies Equal Start as: Children's and youth services. 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.