# Starts Right Here

Youth development nonprofit in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. EIN 82-4187830. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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: 6 of 45 youth development nonprofits in Des Moines.
- Revenue $661,943 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 111 youth development nonprofits in Iowa; median $168,822.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Polk County, Iowa: about 123,450 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
- 342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Starts Right Here's EIN?**

Starts Right Here's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4187830. 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 Starts Right Here a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Starts Right Here in Des Moines, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 Starts Right Here tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Starts Right Here 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 Starts Right Here do?**

The IRS classifies Starts Right Here as: Youth development. 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.