# Boy Scouts of America Troop 242

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Washington, Iowa 52353. EIN 82-0698231. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Boy Scouts (IRS activity code O41)
- 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

- Washington County, Iowa: about 5,505 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
- 15 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Boy Scouts of America Troop 242's EIN?**

Boy Scouts of America Troop 242's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0698231. 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 of America Troop 242 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Boy Scouts of America Troop 242 in Washington, Iowa 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 Boy Scouts of America Troop 242 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Boy Scouts of America Troop 242 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 of America Troop 242 do?**

The IRS classifies Boy Scouts of America Troop 242 as: Boy Scouts. 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.