# Boy Scout Troop 282

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Independence, Missouri 64050. EIN 43-1629203. 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 2016
- 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

- Jackson County, Missouri: about 166,563 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
- 326 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Independence: 22 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/missouri/independence
- Missouri rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/missouri

## Questions

**What is Boy Scout Troop 282's EIN?**

Boy Scout Troop 282's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1629203. 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 Boy Scout Troop 282 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Boy Scout Troop 282 in Independence, Missouri as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Boy Scout Troop 282 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Boy Scout Troop 282 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 Boy Scout Troop 282 do?**

The IRS classifies Boy Scout Troop 282 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.