# Blue Ridge Rippers

Amateur sports nonprofit in Arden, North Carolina 28704. EIN 86-3883266. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- 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

- Buncombe County, North Carolina: about 48,223 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
- 117 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Blue Ridge Rippers's EIN?**

Blue Ridge Rippers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3883266. 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 Blue Ridge Rippers a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Blue Ridge Rippers in Arden, North Carolina 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 Blue Ridge Rippers tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Blue Ridge Rippers 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 Blue Ridge Rippers do?**

The IRS classifies Blue Ridge Rippers as: Amateur sports. 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.