# Leading Lights

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Memphis, Tennessee 38115. EIN 87-2389847. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- 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

- 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 Leading Lights's EIN?**

Leading Lights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2389847. 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 Leading Lights a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Leading Lights in Memphis, Tennessee 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 Leading Lights tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Leading Lights 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 Leading Lights do?**

The IRS classifies Leading Lights as: Youth centers and clubs. 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.