# Black Men Read

Youth mentoring nonprofit in Saint Louis, Missouri 63138. EIN 88-4155015. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth mentoring (IRS activity code O30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- 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

- St. Louis County, Missouri: about 214,394 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
- 561 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Saint Louis: 300 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/missouri/saint-louis
- Missouri rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/missouri

## Questions

**What is Black Men Read's EIN?**

Black Men Read's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4155015. 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 Black Men Read a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Black Men Read in Saint Louis, Missouri as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. 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 Black Men Read tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Black Men Read 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 Black Men Read do?**

The IRS classifies Black Men Read as: Youth mentoring. 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.