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Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO)

Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers

A tax-exempt parent-teacher group (pta or pto) nonprofit with a mailing address in Lake Forest, Illinois, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1995.

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IRS facts

Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)

Mailing city (IRS): Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

EIN: 36-3978868

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1995, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $68,055 (tax year ending 2025-07)

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How it compares

1 of 2 PTAs and PTOs in Lake Forest when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.

Size: revenue of $68,055 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of the 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $55,157.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $68,055 compared with PTAs and PTOs in Illinois: the middle 80% earn between $22,800 and $181,058, the median is $55,157. 10th pct$22.8Kmedian$55.2K90th pct$181K This group $68.1K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Illinois groups of this type (PTA and PTO, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Lake Forest and its county

Lake County, Illinois: the Census Bureau estimates about 162,161 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 292 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.8 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.

Licensed programs in Lake Forest

10 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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1st Presbyterian Preschool Program

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Dearhaven Childcare and Learning Center

Lake Forest, IL

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Gorton Children's Learning Center

Lake Forest, IL

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Kinderhaven

Lake Forest, IL

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Lake Forest Country Day School

Lake Forest, IL

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Lake Forest High School's Little Scouts

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Questions about Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers

What is Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers's EIN?

Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3978868. 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 Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers in Lake Forest, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1995. 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 Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers 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 Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers do?

The IRS classifies Lake Forest High School Association of Parents & Teachers as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO). 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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All youth and community nonprofits in Lake Forest

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), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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