# Friends of Empire Gardens

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in San Jose, California 95112. EIN 39-3918188. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- 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

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 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
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Jose: 250 licensed child care centers, 37 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-jose
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Friends of Empire Gardens's EIN?**

Friends of Empire Gardens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3918188. 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 Empire Gardens a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Empire Gardens in San Jose, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. 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 Empire Gardens tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Empire Gardens 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 Empire Gardens do?**

The IRS classifies Friends of Empire Gardens 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.

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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.