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Banner Elk, NC 28604
Tax-exempt since 2019 · EIN 82-4121741
Youth and community nonprofits / North Carolina / Banner Elk
Youth development programs
Gear for Groms
A tax-exempt youth development programs nonprofit with a mailing address in Banner Elk, North Carolina, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2023.
IRS facts
Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
Mailing city (IRS): Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
EIN: 92-3267128
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2023, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: Not reported. Groups with under $50,000 in receipts usually file the e-Postcard (Form 990-N), which shows no revenue.
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Around Banner Elk and its county
Watauga County, North Carolina: the Census Bureau estimates about 6,417 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 34 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 5.3 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about Gear for Groms
What is Gear for Groms's EIN?
Gear for Groms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3267128. 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 Gear for Groms a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Gear for Groms in Banner Elk, North Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Gear for Groms tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Gear for Groms 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 Gear for Groms do?
The IRS classifies Gear for Groms as: Youth development programs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
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More youth development nonprofits in Banner Elk
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024). Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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