# The Forge Hq

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Lubbock, Texas 79423. EIN 85-0456939. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1999
- 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

- Lubbock County, Texas: about 76,292 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
- 112 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lubbock: 67 licensed child care centers, 36 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/lubbock
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is The Forge Hq's EIN?**

The Forge Hq's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0456939. 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 The Forge Hq a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Forge Hq in Lubbock, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1999. 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 The Forge Hq tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Forge Hq 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 The Forge Hq do?**

The IRS classifies The Forge Hq as: Youth centers and clubs. 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.