# Friends of Budlong Elementary

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60625. EIN 81-2650267. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Fundraising and sponsorship of school activities.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812650267/202503069349200200/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | $38,972 | $36,566 | $79,915 | $79,915 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812650267/202503069349200200/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2024: gifts and grants $14,394, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 11 of 72 PTAs and PTOs in Chicago.
- Revenue $38,972 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% 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 Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Friends of Budlong Elementary's EIN?**

Friends of Budlong Elementary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2650267. 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 Budlong Elementary a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Budlong Elementary in Chicago, 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 Friends of Budlong Elementary tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Budlong 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 Budlong Elementary do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2024: "Fundraising and sponsorship of school activities." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Friends of Budlong Elementary take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2024, Friends of Budlong Elementary reported total revenue of $38,972 and total expenses of $36,566 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.