# Hot Spot Learning Lounge

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Shelby, North Carolina 28152. EIN 88-2788477. 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 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

## Local context

- Cleveland County, North Carolina: about 22,655 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
- 35 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Hot Spot Learning Lounge's EIN?**

Hot Spot Learning Lounge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2788477. 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 Hot Spot Learning Lounge a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hot Spot Learning Lounge in Shelby, North Carolina 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 Hot Spot Learning Lounge tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hot Spot Learning Lounge 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 Hot Spot Learning Lounge do?**

The IRS classifies Hot Spot Learning Lounge 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.