# Our Ark

Youth development nonprofit in Lacey, Washington 98503. EIN 86-2051287. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/862051287-our-ark

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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: 2 of 7 youth development nonprofits in Lacey.
- Revenue $441,240 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 326 youth development nonprofits in Washington; median $242,921.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Thurston County, Washington: about 61,490 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
- 153 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lacey: 23 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/washington/lacey
- Washington rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/washington

## Questions

**What is Our Ark's EIN?**

Our Ark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2051287. 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 Our Ark a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Our Ark in Lacey, Washington as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Our Ark tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Our Ark 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 Our Ark do?**

The IRS classifies Our Ark 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.