# Merrill Middle School PTA

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Des Moines, Iowa 50312. EIN 42-1257842. 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 2015
- 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

- Polk County, Iowa: about 123,450 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
- 342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Merrill Middle School PTA's EIN?**

Merrill Middle School PTA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1257842. 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 Merrill Middle School PTA a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Merrill Middle School PTA in Des Moines, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. 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 Merrill Middle School PTA tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Merrill Middle School PTA 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 Merrill Middle School PTA do?**

The IRS classifies Merrill Middle School PTA 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.