# Northwest Indiana Fencing Club

Amateur sports nonprofit in Merrillville, Indiana 46410. EIN 84-2914631. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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

- Lake County, Indiana: about 114,054 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
- 255 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Indiana rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/indiana

## Questions

**What is Northwest Indiana Fencing Club's EIN?**

Northwest Indiana Fencing Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2914631. 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 Northwest Indiana Fencing Club a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Northwest Indiana Fencing Club in Merrillville, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 Northwest Indiana Fencing Club tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Northwest Indiana Fencing Club 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 Northwest Indiana Fencing Club do?**

The IRS classifies Northwest Indiana Fencing Club as: Amateur sports. 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.