# Friends of Troop 96

Scouting nonprofit in Berwyn, Illinois 60402. EIN 39-2494728. 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 2026
- 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

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Berwyn: 13 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/berwyn
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Friends of Troop 96's EIN?**

Friends of Troop 96's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2494728. 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 Troop 96 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Troop 96 in Berwyn, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. 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 Troop 96 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Troop 96 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 Troop 96 do?**

The IRS classifies Friends of Troop 96 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.