# Bear Hugs Inc

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Wakarusa, Indiana 46573. EIN 82-0649150. 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 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

## Local context

- Elkhart County, Indiana: about 55,315 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
- 113 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Indiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/indiana

## Questions

**What is Bear Hugs Inc's EIN?**

Bear Hugs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0649150. 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 Bear Hugs Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bear Hugs Inc in Wakarusa, Indiana 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 Bear Hugs Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bear Hugs Inc 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 Bear Hugs Inc do?**

The IRS classifies Bear Hugs Inc 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.