# South Bear School

Arts education nonprofit in Decorah, Iowa 52101. EIN 87-1469056. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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

- Winneshiek County, Iowa: about 3,671 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
- 16 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.4 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is South Bear School's EIN?**

South Bear School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1469056. 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 South Bear School a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists South Bear School in Decorah, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 South Bear School tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to South Bear School 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 South Bear School do?**

The IRS classifies South Bear School as: Arts education. 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.