# Operation 828

Youth development programs nonprofit in Hickory, North Carolina 28602. EIN 84-2051487. 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 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

## Local context

- Catawba County, North Carolina: about 35,293 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
- 67 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Operation 828's EIN?**

Operation 828's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2051487. 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 Operation 828 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Operation 828 in Hickory, North Carolina 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 Operation 828 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Operation 828 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 Operation 828 do?**

The IRS classifies Operation 828 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.