# Friends of Odyssey

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Tacoma, Washington 98402. EIN 87-4201554. 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 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

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 9 of 47 youth development nonprofits in Tacoma.
- Revenue $5,241 is in the bottom 10% of 326 youth development nonprofits in Washington; median $242,921.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Pierce County, Washington: about 212,209 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
- 517 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Tacoma: 68 licensed child care centers, 32 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/washington/tacoma
- Washington rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/washington

## Questions

**What is Friends of Odyssey's EIN?**

Friends of Odyssey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4201554. 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 Odyssey a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Odyssey in Tacoma, Washington 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 Friends of Odyssey tax-deductible?**

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

The IRS classifies Friends of Odyssey 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.