# One for One Chicago

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60606. EIN 26-1240877. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> One For One Chicago is dedicated to implementing educational wellness, violence prevention and behavior modification programs for children in underserved communities and schools in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261240877/202232419349301333/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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 2021 | $220,134 | $224,533 | $150,294 | $132,373 | 10 | 5 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261240877/202232419349301333/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2021: programs $171,643 (76%), management $52,890 (24%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $220,134, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 70 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $316,353 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- 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 One for One Chicago's EIN?**

One for One Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1240877. 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 One for One Chicago a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists One for One Chicago in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 One for One Chicago tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to One for One 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 One for One Chicago do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "One For One Chicago is dedicated to implementing educational wellness, violence prevention and behavior modification programs for children in underserved communities and schools in the Chicago metropolitan area." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does One for One Chicago take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, One for One Chicago reported total revenue of $220,134 and total expenses of $224,533 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.