# Friends of Burley

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60657. EIN 03-0539914. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Friends of burley is an all-volunteer organization whose sole mission is to raise money to support augustus h. Burley elementary school.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030539914/202601959349300340/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2005
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $488,952 | $482,842 | $678,446 | $678,446 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030539914/202601959349300340/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $454,784 | $462,508 | $672,336 | $672,336 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030539914/202501969349302550/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $431,932 | $370,727 | $680,060 | $680,060 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030539914/202401979349300835/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $352,482 | $297,959 | $555,030 | $555,030 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030539914/202231789349301308/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $451,152 (93%), management $12,310 (3%), fundraising $19,380 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $490,263, program fees $0, investment income $80.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +9% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 72 PTAs and PTOs in Chicago.
- Revenue $488,952 is in the top 10% of 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois; median $55,157.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

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

Friends of Burley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0539914. 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 Burley a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Burley in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2005. 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 Burley tax-deductible?**

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

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Friends of burley is an all-volunteer organization whose sole mission is to raise money to support augustus h. Burley elementary school." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Friends of Burley take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Friends of Burley reported total revenue of $488,952 and total expenses of $482,842 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.