# Troop 18 Foundation

Scouting nonprofit in Bloomington, Illinois 61701. EIN 47-2270493. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Scouting (IRS activity code O40)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- 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

- McLean County, Illinois: about 35,599 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
- 103 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bloomington: 15 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/bloomington
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Troop 18 Foundation's EIN?**

Troop 18 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2270493. 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 Troop 18 Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Troop 18 Foundation in Bloomington, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. 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 Troop 18 Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Troop 18 Foundation 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 Troop 18 Foundation do?**

The IRS classifies Troop 18 Foundation as: Scouting. 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.