# Plant the Seed of Learning

Sports associations and training nonprofit in Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522. EIN 81-2842680. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To educate and support parents prior to their child's entrance to kindergarten about medical and academic milestones. As a collective, we link collaborative efforts among school districts, early learning centers, and local hospital medical professionals in order to support systemic change.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jul 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812842680/202230419349200708/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Sports associations and training (IRS activity code N40)
- 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | $63,528 | $68,829 | $3,773 | $3,773 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812842680/202230419349200708/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jul 2021: gifts and grants $63,528, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 10 amateur sports nonprofits in Ephrata.
- Revenue $63,528 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 1,069 amateur sports nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $104,464.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: about 128,218 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
- 283 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Ephrata: 9 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/ephrata
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Plant the Seed of Learning's EIN?**

Plant the Seed of Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2842680. 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 Plant the Seed of Learning a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Plant the Seed of Learning in Ephrata, Pennsylvania 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 Plant the Seed of Learning tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Plant the Seed of Learning 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 Plant the Seed of Learning do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2021: "To educate and support parents prior to their child's entrance to kindergarten about medical and academic milestones. As a collective, we link collaborative efforts among school districts, early learning centers, and local hospital medical professionals in order to support systemic change." The IRS classifies it as: Sports associations and training.

**How much money does Plant the Seed of Learning take in?**

For the year ending Jul 2021, Plant the Seed of Learning reported total revenue of $63,528 and total expenses of $68,829 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.