# Pay It Forward Scouting

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Brookfield, Illinois 60513. EIN 39-3978885. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Boy Scouts (IRS activity code O41)
- 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

- 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 Brookfield: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/brookfield
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Pay It Forward Scouting's EIN?**

Pay It Forward Scouting's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3978885. 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 Pay It Forward Scouting a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Pay It Forward Scouting in Brookfield, Illinois 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 Pay It Forward Scouting tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Pay It Forward Scouting 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 Pay It Forward Scouting do?**

The IRS classifies Pay It Forward Scouting as: Boy Scouts. 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.