# Advocates of Change

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Dolton, Illinois 60419. EIN 27-2354335. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Anti violence

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272354335/202401339349300235/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- 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 2023 | $501,126 | $490,668 | $213,524 | $33,364 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272354335/202401339349300235/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $75,000 | $60,591 | $14,409 | $14,409 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272354335/202302429349300820/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $490,668 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $501,124, program fees $0, investment income $2.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +568% a year, Dec 2022 to Dec 2023). 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 $515,795 is in the top 10% of 232 PTAs and PTOs in Illinois; median $55,157.
- 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 Dolton: 7 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/dolton
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Advocates of Change's EIN?**

Advocates of Change's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2354335. 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 Advocates of Change a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Advocates of Change in Dolton, 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 Advocates of Change tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Advocates of Change 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 Advocates of Change do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Anti violence" The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Advocates of Change take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Advocates of Change reported total revenue of $501,126 and total expenses of $490,668 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.