# Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Crown Point, Indiana 46307. EIN 45-0573001. 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 2011
- 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

- Lake County, Indiana: about 114,054 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
- 255 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Indiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/indiana

## Questions

**What is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School's EIN?**

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0573001. 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 Colonel John Wheeler Middle School a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in Crown Point, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Colonel John Wheeler Middle School tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Colonel John Wheeler Middle School 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 Colonel John Wheeler Middle School do?**

The IRS classifies Colonel John Wheeler Middle School 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.