# Friends of Silver Lake

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Mears, Michigan 49436. EIN 38-2997369. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2003
- 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

- Oceana County, Michigan: about 5,546 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
- 27 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.9 per 1,000 children.
- Michigan rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/michigan

## Questions

**What is Friends of Silver Lake's EIN?**

Friends of Silver Lake's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2997369. 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 Friends of Silver Lake a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Silver Lake in Mears, Michigan as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2003. 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 Friends of Silver Lake tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Silver Lake 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 Friends of Silver Lake do?**

The IRS classifies Friends of Silver Lake as: Physical fitness and community recreation. 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.