# Life Skills for Youth

Youth development programs nonprofit in Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. EIN 20-5723732. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/205723732-life-skills-for-youth

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide personal development educational enhancement, and career preparation, which will create a foundation for success in life. To provide after-school and summer programs for youth and young adults fulfilling the need for effective supplemental education and physical fitness programs outside of traditional academic settings.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205723732/202402049349300615/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2007
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $1,677,228 | $1,766,193 | $50,971 | -$124,514 | 50 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205723732/202402049349300615/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $1,386,132 (78%), management $380,061 (22%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $1,123,636, program fees $553,592, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Burr Ridge.
- Revenue $1,515,499 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- DuPage County, Illinois: about 203,122 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
- 408 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Burr Ridge: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/burr-ridge
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Life Skills for Youth's EIN?**

Life Skills for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5723732. 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 Life Skills for Youth a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Life Skills for Youth in Burr Ridge, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. 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 Life Skills for Youth tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Life Skills for Youth 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 Life Skills for Youth do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To provide personal development educational enhancement, and career preparation, which will create a foundation for success in life. To provide after-school and summer programs for youth and young adults fulfilling the need for effective supplemental education and physical fitness programs outside of traditional academic settings." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Life Skills for Youth take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Life Skills for Youth reported total revenue of $1,677,228 and total expenses of $1,766,193 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.