# Serve and Return Chicago

Racquet sports nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60647. EIN 23-7037963. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of the Serve & Return Chicago is to positively impact the lives of children in Chicagolands under-served communities through the game of tennis.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237037963/202611289349200026/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Racquet sports (IRS activity code N66Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1950
- 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 2025 | $74,477 | $112,896 | $53,456 | $53,456 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237037963/202611289349200026/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $86,581 | $106,099 | $91,711 | $91,711 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237037963/202400919349200000/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $102,852, program fees $0, investment income $2,074.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -7% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 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: 59 of 236 amateur sports nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $74,477 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- 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 Serve and Return Chicago's EIN?**

Serve and Return Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7037963. 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 Serve and Return Chicago a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Serve and Return Chicago in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1950. 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 Serve and Return Chicago tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Serve and Return Chicago 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 Serve and Return Chicago do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The mission of the Serve & Return Chicago is to positively impact the lives of children in Chicagolands under-served communities through the game of tennis." The IRS classifies it as: Racquet sports.

**How much money does Serve and Return Chicago take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Serve and Return Chicago reported total revenue of $74,477 and total expenses of $112,896 on its Form 990-EZ (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.