# Make the Distinction

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147. EIN 82-3483063. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To prepare girls between the ages of 11-17 with lifelong skills in area of personal and professional development to become leaders in their communities

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823483063/202602669349200805/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $59,579 | $80,491 | $34,399 | $34,399 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823483063/202602669349200805/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2026: gifts and grants $21,490, program fees $38,089, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 70 of 348 youth development nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $59,579 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 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
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Make the Distinction's EIN?**

Make the Distinction's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3483063. 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 Make the Distinction a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Make the Distinction in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 Make the Distinction tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Make the Distinction 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 Make the Distinction do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2026: "To prepare girls between the ages of 11-17 with lifelong skills in area of personal and professional development to become leaders in their communities" The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Make the Distinction take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2026, Make the Distinction reported total revenue of $59,579 and total expenses of $80,491 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.