# Wauconda School District 118 PTO

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Island Lake, Illinois 60042. EIN 35-2178605. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide educational assistance and events through a parent-teachers organization to the school district

Source: Form 990, year ending Jul 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352178605/202610639349300016/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $179,613 | $156,379 | $93,102 | $93,102 | 0 | 459 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352178605/202610639349300016/full) |
| Jul 2024 | $170,931 | $199,118 | $66,265 | $66,265 | 0 | 489 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352178605/202541619349300929/full) |
| Jul 2023 | $198,316 | $226,257 | $94,452 | $94,452 | 0 | 489 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352178605/202441569349300809/full) |
| Jul 2021 | $9,850 | $37,504 | $112,528 | $112,528 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352178605/202211229349302451/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jul 2025: programs $112,526 (72%), management $22,623 (14%), fundraising $21,230 (14%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jul 2025: gifts and grants $243,765, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +107% a year, Jul 2021 to Jul 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $179,613 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois; median $55,157.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lake County, Illinois: about 162,161 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
- 292 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Island Lake: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/island-lake
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Wauconda School District 118 PTO's EIN?**

Wauconda School District 118 PTO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2178605. 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 Wauconda School District 118 PTO a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Wauconda School District 118 PTO in Island Lake, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2012. 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 Wauconda School District 118 PTO tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Wauconda School District 118 PTO 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 Wauconda School District 118 PTO do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2025: "To provide educational assistance and events through a parent-teachers organization to the school district" The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Wauconda School District 118 PTO take in?**

For the year ending Jul 2025, Wauconda School District 118 PTO reported total revenue of $179,613 and total expenses of $156,379 on its Form 990 (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.