# Friends Of@james Simons Elementary

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Charleston, South Carolina 29403. EIN 47-2982693. 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 2017
- 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

- Charleston County, South Carolina: about 82,390 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
- 194 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- South Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/south-carolina

## Questions

**What is Friends Of@james Simons Elementary's EIN?**

Friends Of@james Simons Elementary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2982693. 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 Friends Of@james Simons Elementary a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends Of@james Simons Elementary in Charleston, South Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. 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 Friends Of@james Simons Elementary tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends Of@james Simons Elementary 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 Friends Of@james Simons Elementary do?**

The IRS classifies Friends Of@james Simons Elementary 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.