Youth and community nonprofits / Tennessee / Brentwood

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Lantern Network

A tax-exempt youth development programs nonprofit with a mailing address in Brentwood, Tennessee, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2020.

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IRS facts

Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)

Mailing city (IRS): Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

EIN: 85-2126429

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2020, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $354,937 (tax year ending 2024-12)

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How it compares

7 of 19 youth development nonprofits in Brentwood when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.

Size: revenue of $354,937 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of the 262 youth development nonprofits in Tennessee that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $160,111.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $354,937 compared with youth development nonprofits in Tennessee: the middle 80% earn between $18,304 and $2,014,009, the median is $160,111. 10th pct$18.3Kmedian$160K90th pct$2M This group $355K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Tennessee groups of this type (Youth development, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Brentwood and its county

Williamson County, Tennessee: the Census Bureau estimates about 66,808 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 191 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.9 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Brentwood

20 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

licensed child care center

ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME ACADEMY

Brentwood, TN

State record

licensed child care center

BRENTWOOD UNITED METHODIST DAY SCHOOL

Brentwood, TN

State record

licensed child care center

BRENTWOOD YOUNG CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

Brentwood, TN

State record

licensed child care center

BUMC Early Learning Center

Brentwood, TN

State record

licensed child care center

CONCORD RD CHURCH OF CHRIST PRESCHOOL

Brentwood, TN

State record

licensed child care center

East Brentwood Children's Academy

Brentwood, TN

State record

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Questions about Lantern Network

What is Lantern Network's EIN?

Lantern Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2126429. 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 Lantern Network a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Lantern Network in Brentwood, Tennessee as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Lantern Network tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lantern Network 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 Lantern Network do?

The IRS classifies Lantern Network as: Youth development programs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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