# Books for Life Foundation

Youth development programs nonprofit in Hawthorne, California 90250. EIN 85-3466070. 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 2021
- 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

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Hawthorne: 24 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/hawthorne
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Books for Life Foundation's EIN?**

Books for Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3466070. 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 Books for Life Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Books for Life Foundation in Hawthorne, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Books for Life Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Books for Life Foundation 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 Books for Life Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Books for Life Foundation 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.
