# Shawn Nelson Foundation

Camps nonprofit in Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. EIN 86-1781253. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- 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

- Ascension Parish, Louisiana: about 34,357 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
- 51 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Louisiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/louisiana

## Questions

**What is Shawn Nelson Foundation's EIN?**

Shawn Nelson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1781253. 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 Shawn Nelson Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Shawn Nelson Foundation in Gonzales, Louisiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Shawn Nelson Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Shawn Nelson 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 Shawn Nelson Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Shawn Nelson Foundation as: Camps. 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.