# The Forge

Youth development programs nonprofit in West Point, Mississippi 39773. EIN 99-2848165. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 4 youth development nonprofits in West Point.
- Revenue $326,521 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 81 youth development nonprofits in Mississippi; median $127,541.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Clay County, Mississippi: about 4,060 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
- 8 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Mississippi rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/mississippi

## Questions

**What is The Forge's EIN?**

The Forge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2848165. 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 The Forge a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Forge in West Point, Mississippi 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 The Forge tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Forge 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 The Forge do?**

The IRS classifies The Forge as: Youth development programs. 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.