# Friends of Troop 561

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Saint John, Indiana 46373. EIN 92-3623426. 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 2023
- 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 Friends of Troop 561's EIN?**

Friends of Troop 561's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3623426. 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 Troop 561 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Troop 561 in Saint John, Indiana as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Troop 561 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Troop 561 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 Troop 561 do?**

The IRS classifies Friends of Troop 561 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.