# Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Western Sprgs, Illinois 60558. EIN 47-5156101. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To bring home and school into closer relationship so that the parents/guardians and teachers of John Laidlaw Elementary School students, otherwise known as Laidlaw students may cooperate intelligently in the education of the child.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jul 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475156101/202610769349201256/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $72,501 | $94,449 | $7,968 | $7,968 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475156101/202610769349201256/full) |
| Jul 2024 | $103,377 | $113,004 | $33,933 | $33,933 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475156101/202540379349200844/full) |
| Jul 2023 | $113,018 | $113,548 | $21,241 | $21,241 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475156101/202400169349201775/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jul 2025: gifts and grants $64,930, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -20% a year, Jul 2023 to Jul 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 2 PTAs and PTOs in Western Sprgs.
- Revenue $72,501 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois; median $55,157.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Western Sprgs: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/western-sprgs
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization's EIN?**

Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5156101. 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 Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization in Western Sprgs, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization 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 Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2025: "To bring home and school into closer relationship so that the parents/guardians and teachers of John Laidlaw Elementary School students, otherwise known as Laidlaw students may cooperate intelligently in the education of the child." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization take in?**

For the year ending Jul 2025, Laidlaw Parent Teacher Organization reported total revenue of $72,501 and total expenses of $94,449 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.