# Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. EIN 81-2689132. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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: 4 of 20 youth development nonprofits in Lake Charles.
- Revenue $79,894 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 154 youth development nonprofits in Louisiana; median $148,216.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: about 50,929 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
- 62 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.2 per 1,000 children.
- Louisiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/louisiana

## Questions

**What is Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation's EIN?**

Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2689132. 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 Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation in Lake Charles, Louisiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation 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 Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation as: Youth development. 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.