# International Childrens Media Center

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Northbrook, Illinois 60062. EIN 27-1374945. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/271374945-international-childrens-media-center

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Use visual arts, media, music, poetry, literature and film arts with neuroscience based techniques to accelerate learning, elevate wellness, foster empathy, teach healthy digital habits and close the achievement gap for BIPOC children, youth and individuals.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271374945/202601159349200115/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $128,518 | $123,023 | $193,668 | $130,868 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271374945/202601159349200115/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $130,584 | $163,426 | $167,862 | $127,362 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271374945/202421219349201767/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $146,620 | $172,124 | $203,704 | $160,204 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271374945/202341359349200314/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $176,853 | $149,036 | $225,708 | $185,708 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271374945/202221279349200322/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $121,139, program fees $7,200, investment income $179.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -8% a year, Dec 2021 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: 3 of 11 youth development nonprofits in Northbrook.
- Revenue $128,518 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% 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 Northbrook: 16 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/northbrook
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is International Childrens Media Center's EIN?**

International Childrens Media Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1374945. 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 International Childrens Media Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists International Childrens Media Center in Northbrook, 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 International Childrens Media Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to International Childrens Media Center 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 International Childrens Media Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Use visual arts, media, music, poetry, literature and film arts with neuroscience based techniques to accelerate learning, elevate wellness, foster empathy, teach healthy digital habits and close the achievement gap for BIPOC children, youth and individuals." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does International Childrens Media Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, International Childrens Media Center reported total revenue of $128,518 and total expenses of $123,023 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.