# Lantern Network

Youth development programs nonprofit in Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. EIN 85-2126429. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/852126429-lantern-network

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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: 7 of 19 youth development nonprofits in Brentwood.
- Revenue $354,937 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 262 youth development nonprofits in Tennessee; median $160,111.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Williamson County, Tennessee: about 66,808 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
- 191 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Brentwood: 20 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/tennessee/brentwood
- Tennessee rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/tennessee

## Questions

**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.

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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.