# Raise the Bar Initiative

Amateur sports nonprofit in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. EIN 83-2449526. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- 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 amateur sports nonprofits in Des Moines.
- Revenue $283,183 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 257 amateur sports nonprofits in Iowa; median $120,765.
- 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 Raise the Bar Initiative's EIN?**

Raise the Bar Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2449526. 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 Raise the Bar Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Raise the Bar Initiative 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 Raise the Bar Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Raise the Bar Initiative 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 Raise the Bar Initiative do?**

The IRS classifies Raise the Bar Initiative as: Amateur sports. 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.