# Merkel Youth Football and Cheer

Football nonprofit in Merkel, Texas 79536. EIN 82-1768493. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/821768493-merkel-youth-football-and-cheer

## IRS facts

- Type: Football (IRS activity code N65)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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

- Taylor County, Texas: about 35,899 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
- 43 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Merkel: 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/merkel
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Merkel Youth Football and Cheer's EIN?**

Merkel Youth Football and Cheer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1768493. 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 Merkel Youth Football and Cheer a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Merkel Youth Football and Cheer in Merkel, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Merkel Youth Football and Cheer tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Merkel Youth Football and Cheer 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 Merkel Youth Football and Cheer do?**

The IRS classifies Merkel Youth Football and Cheer as: Football. 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.