# Legacy Initiative

Youth business programs nonprofit in Lockport, Illinois 60441. EIN 27-0803950. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/270803950-legacy-initiative

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide educational and workforce development support services for community members.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Sep 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270803950/202342619349200334/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth business programs (IRS activity code O53)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2010
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | $1,114 | $5,000 | $7,027 | $7,027 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270803950/202342619349200334/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2021: gifts and grants $1,114, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 6 youth development nonprofits in Lockport.
- Revenue $1,114 is in the bottom 10% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Will County, Illinois: about 161,584 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
- 305 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lockport: 6 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/lockport
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Legacy Initiative's EIN?**

Legacy Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0803950. 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 Legacy Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Legacy Initiative in Lockport, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. 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 Legacy Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Legacy Initiative 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 Legacy Initiative do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2021: "To provide educational and workforce development support services for community members." The IRS classifies it as: Youth business programs.

**How much money does Legacy Initiative take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2021, Legacy Initiative reported total revenue of $1,114 and total expenses of $5,000 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.