# Benson Institute

Youth development programs nonprofit in Louisville, Kentucky 40202. EIN 82-2471750. 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

## Local context

- Jefferson County, Kentucky: about 176,359 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
- 276 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Louisville: 392 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/kentucky/louisville
- Kentucky rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/kentucky

## Questions

**What is Benson Institute's EIN?**

Benson Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2471750. 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 Benson Institute a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Benson Institute in Louisville, Kentucky 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 Benson Institute tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Benson Institute 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 Benson Institute do?**

The IRS classifies Benson Institute 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.