# The Public Chat

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94118. EIN 42-2358894. 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 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

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 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
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is The Public Chat's EIN?**

The Public Chat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-2358894. 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 The Public Chat a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Public Chat in San Francisco, California 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 The Public Chat tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Public Chat 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 The Public Chat do?**

The IRS classifies The Public Chat 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.