# Boy Scout Troop 420

Scouting nonprofit in Madison, Wisconsin 53717. EIN 39-1729980. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Scouting (IRS activity code O40)
- 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

## Local context

- Dane County, Wisconsin: about 111,967 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
- 463 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Madison: 94 licensed child care centers, 47 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/wisconsin/madison
- Wisconsin rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/wisconsin

## Questions

**What is Boy Scout Troop 420's EIN?**

Boy Scout Troop 420's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1729980. 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 Boy Scout Troop 420 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Boy Scout Troop 420 in Madison, Wisconsin 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 Boy Scout Troop 420 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Boy Scout Troop 420 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 Boy Scout Troop 420 do?**

The IRS classifies Boy Scout Troop 420 as: Scouting. 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.