# Bigger Than Sneakers

Youth business programs nonprofit in Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. EIN 82-4759681. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/824759681-bigger-than-sneakers

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide a platform to showcase the larger ecosystem surrounding sneaker culture. Through workshops & events a mentorship program and youth-focused community initiatives BTS seeks to empower and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/824759681/202400919349200105/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth business programs (IRS activity code O53)
- 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $50,589 | $43,562 | $20,496 | $20,496 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/824759681/202400919349200105/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $91,485, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 38 of 156 youth development nonprofits in Cincinnati.
- Revenue $70,189 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hamilton County, Ohio: about 189,740 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
- 440 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cincinnati: 28 camps, 500 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/cincinnati
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Bigger Than Sneakers's EIN?**

Bigger Than Sneakers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4759681. 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 Bigger Than Sneakers a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bigger Than Sneakers in Cincinnati, Ohio 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 Bigger Than Sneakers tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bigger Than Sneakers 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 Bigger Than Sneakers do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To provide a platform to showcase the larger ecosystem surrounding sneaker culture. Through workshops & events a mentorship program and youth-focused community initiatives BTS seeks to empower and inspire the leaders of tomorrow." The IRS classifies it as: Youth business programs.

**How much money does Bigger Than Sneakers take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Bigger Than Sneakers reported total revenue of $50,589 and total expenses of $43,562 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.