# Des Moines Defenders

Basketball nonprofit in Ankeny, Iowa 50023. EIN 88-4159688. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- 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

- Polk County, Iowa: about 123,450 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
- 342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Des Moines Defenders's EIN?**

Des Moines Defenders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4159688. 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 Des Moines Defenders a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Des Moines Defenders in Ankeny, Iowa 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 Des Moines Defenders tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Des Moines Defenders 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 Des Moines Defenders do?**

The IRS classifies Des Moines Defenders as: Basketball. 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.