# American Legion Boys State Inc

Youth citizenship programs nonprofit in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. EIN 42-6073267. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth citizenship programs (IRS activity code O54Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1953
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 14 of 45 youth development nonprofits in Des Moines.
- Revenue $120,292 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 111 youth development nonprofits in Iowa; median $168,822.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## 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 American Legion Boys State Inc's EIN?**

American Legion Boys State Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6073267. 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 American Legion Boys State Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists American Legion Boys State Inc in Des Moines, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1953. 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 American Legion Boys State Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to American Legion Boys State Inc 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 American Legion Boys State Inc do?**

The IRS classifies American Legion Boys State Inc as: Youth citizenship programs. 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.