# Taking Back the Future

Youth development programs nonprofit in Memphis, Tennessee 38126. EIN 81-5234388. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2017
- 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: 31 of 259 youth development nonprofits in Memphis.
- Revenue $57,870 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 262 youth development nonprofits in Tennessee; median $160,111.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Shelby County, Tennessee: about 230,018 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
- 578 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Memphis: 287 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/tennessee/memphis
- Tennessee rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/tennessee

## Questions

**What is Taking Back the Future's EIN?**

Taking Back the Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5234388. 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 Taking Back the Future a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Taking Back the Future in Memphis, Tennessee as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. 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 Taking Back the Future tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Taking Back the Future 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 Taking Back the Future do?**

The IRS classifies Taking Back the Future as: Youth development programs. 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.