# Boy Scouts Troop 262

Scouting nonprofit in Gonzales, Texas 78629. EIN 81-2601955. 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 2016
- 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

- Gonzales County, Texas: about 5,254 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
- 12 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Gonzales: 2 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/gonzales
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Boy Scouts Troop 262's EIN?**

Boy Scouts Troop 262's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2601955. 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 Boy Scouts Troop 262 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Boy Scouts Troop 262 in Gonzales, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Boy Scouts Troop 262 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Boy Scouts Troop 262 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 Boy Scouts Troop 262 do?**

The IRS classifies Boy Scouts Troop 262 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.