# Purple Peppermint Project

Youth development nonprofit in Memphis, Tennessee 38103. EIN 85-3001872. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- 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

## Local context

- Shelby County, Tennessee: about 230,018 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
- 578 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Memphis: 287 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/tennessee/memphis
- Tennessee rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/tennessee

## Questions

**What is Purple Peppermint Project's EIN?**

Purple Peppermint Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3001872. 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 Purple Peppermint Project a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Purple Peppermint Project in Memphis, 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 Purple Peppermint Project tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Purple Peppermint Project 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 Purple Peppermint Project do?**

The IRS classifies Purple Peppermint Project as: Youth development. 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.