# Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc

Basketball nonprofit in N Ridgeville, Ohio 44039. EIN 99-3064477. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The purpose of this organization is to provide free basketball teams and training for the youth in the local community. The team practices and minimum of six local tournaments are free for families. The organization also supports other local basketball organizations with financial support for tournaments and equipment and training of basketball for the youth. The teams receive free uniforms,...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/993064477/202610689349200406/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $28,953 | $28,462 | $1,540 | $1,540 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/993064477/202610689349200406/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $28,953, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 9 amateur sports nonprofits in N Ridgeville.
- Revenue $28,953 is in the bottom 10% of 768 amateur sports nonprofits in Ohio; median $109,270.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lorain County, Ohio: about 68,053 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
- 192 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in N Ridgeville: 1 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/n-ridgeville
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc's EIN?**

Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3064477. 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 Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc in N Ridgeville, 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 Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc 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 Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The purpose of this organization is to provide free basketball teams and training for the youth in the local community. The team practices and minimum of six local tournaments are free for families. The organization also supports other local basketball organizations with financial support for tournaments and equipment and training of basketball for the youth. The teams receive free uniforms,..." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Bcl Basketball Changes Lives Inc reported total revenue of $28,953 and total expenses of $28,462 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.