# Adventure Works of Dekalb County

Youth development programs nonprofit in Dekalb, Illinois 60115. EIN 27-1897885. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Transforming lives through adventure therapy and experiential learning

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271897885/202621309349300737/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $437,184 | $420,811 | $581,072 | $245,980 | 20 | 28 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271897885/202621309349300737/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $514,383 | $527,668 | $576,368 | $220,647 | 15 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271897885/202313389349300711/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $550,664 | $607,400 | $670,494 | $189,948 | 16 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271897885/202240079349301029/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $270,971 (64%), management $119,253 (28%), fundraising $30,587 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $248,319, program fees $157,367, investment income $6,157.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -6% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 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: 1 of 6 youth development nonprofits in Dekalb.
- Revenue $437,184 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- DeKalb County, Illinois: about 21,383 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
- 50 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Dekalb: 7 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/dekalb
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Adventure Works of Dekalb County's EIN?**

Adventure Works of Dekalb County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1897885. 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 Adventure Works of Dekalb County a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Adventure Works of Dekalb County in Dekalb, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Adventure Works of Dekalb County tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Adventure Works of Dekalb County 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 Adventure Works of Dekalb County do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Transforming lives through adventure therapy and experiential learning" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Adventure Works of Dekalb County take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Adventure Works of Dekalb County reported total revenue of $437,184 and total expenses of $420,811 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.