# Battle Friends

Sports associations and training nonprofit in Lakewood, Ohio 44107. EIN 99-1552519. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Sports associations and training (IRS activity code N40)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- 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

- Cuyahoga County, Ohio: about 249,579 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
- 598 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lakewood: 28 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/lakewood
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Battle Friends's EIN?**

Battle Friends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1552519. 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 Battle Friends a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Battle Friends in Lakewood, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 Battle Friends tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Battle Friends 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 Battle Friends do?**

The IRS classifies Battle Friends as: Sports associations and training. 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.