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Emerson Middle School PTO

A tax-exempt nonprofit in Niles, Illinois, classified by the IRS as parent-teacher group (pta or pto). For the year ending Jul 2023 it reported $23,687 in revenue and $15,787 in expenses.

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What it says it does

“See schedule o”From the organization's Form 990-EZ for the year ending Jul 2023, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.

IRS facts

Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)

Mailing city (IRS): Niles, Illinois 60714

EIN: 75-3242136

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2007, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $23,687 (year ending Jul 2023)

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Emerson Middle School PTO finances

From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.

Revenue and expenses by yearJul 2023: revenue $23,687, expenses $15,787 Total revenueTotal expenses $23.7K$15.8KJul '23
Year endingJul 2023
Total revenue$23,687
Total expenses$15,787
Total assets$34,526
Liabilities$0
Net assets$34,526
IRS formForm 990-EZ

Where the money goes, year ending Jul 2023

Program spending sharePrograms 83%, Everything else 17%

Small groups file the shorter Form 990-EZ, which reports program spending but not the management and fundraising split.

Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.

Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. Illinois nonprofit.

How it compares

1 of 5 PTAs and PTOs in Niles when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.

Size: revenue of $23,687 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of the 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $55,157.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $23,687 compared with PTAs and PTOs in Illinois: the middle 80% earn between $22,800 and $181,058, the median is $55,157. 10th pct$22.8Kmedian$55.2K90th pct$181K This group $23.7K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Illinois groups of this type (PTA and PTO, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Niles and its county

Cook County, Illinois: the Census Bureau estimates about 1,053,196 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 2,288 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.2 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Niles

6 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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Bright Beginnings Preschool Howard

Niles, IL

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Bright Beginnings Preschool Oakton Manor

Niles, IL

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Childrens Learning World A Mont.School

Niles, IL

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Kiddie Garden

Niles, IL

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Little Ummah Childcare

Niles, IL

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St. Matthew's Lutheran Preschool

Niles, IL

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Questions about Emerson Middle School PTO

What is Emerson Middle School PTO's EIN?

Emerson Middle School PTO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3242136. 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 Emerson Middle School PTO a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Emerson Middle School PTO in Niles, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. 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 Emerson Middle School PTO tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Emerson Middle School PTO 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 Emerson Middle School PTO do?

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2023: "See schedule o" The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

How much money does Emerson Middle School PTO take in?

For the year ending Jul 2023, Emerson Middle School PTO reported total revenue of $23,687 and total expenses of $15,787 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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All youth and community nonprofits in Niles

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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