# Youth for a Better Future

Youth development nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60610. EIN 27-4324993. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To improve education and development of young people, who reach their full potential, to become better & responsible citizen.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274324993/202441349349307719/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 | $267,548 | $243,314 | $45,716 | $43,548 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274324993/202441349349307719/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $156,809 | $113,498 | $105,185 | $105,185 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274324993/202303389349200000/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $52,082 (21%), management $191,232 (79%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $267,351, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +71% 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 rank: 71 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $312,309 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 Youth for a Better Future's EIN?**

Youth for a Better Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4324993. 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 Youth for a Better Future a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Youth for a Better Future in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Youth for a Better Future tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Youth for a Better Future 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 Youth for a Better Future do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "To improve education and development of young people, who reach their full potential, to become better & responsible citizen." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Youth for a Better Future take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Youth for a Better Future reported total revenue of $267,548 and total expenses of $243,314 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.