# Ideastream

Youth development programs nonprofit in Cleveland, Ohio 44115. EIN 34-1943865. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/341943865-ideastream

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Ideastream is a trusted and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around US.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341943865/202621599349300602/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 2025 | $28,038,821 | $26,487,549 | $93,477,546 | $85,821,458 | 189 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341943865/202621599349300602/full) |
| Sep 2024 | $59,877,950 | $27,029,500 | $86,253,526 | $78,891,418 | 199 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341943865/202541639349301429/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $25,046,733 | $26,064,163 | $47,124,540 | $39,980,345 | 203 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341943865/202432259349301923/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $24,604,336 | $25,707,116 | $41,379,688 | $38,740,120 | 195 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341943865/202312169349300121/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $23,794,645 | $21,798,807 | $47,798,321 | $45,372,941 | 179 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341943865/202202139349300210/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $18,736,644 (71%), management $3,193,789 (12%), fundraising $4,557,116 (17%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $23,451,064, program fees $3,627,877, investment income $1,862,161.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +4% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 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 110 youth development nonprofits in Cleveland.
- Revenue $28,038,821 is in the top 10% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cuyahoga County, Ohio: about 249,579 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
- 598 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cleveland: 7 camps, 277 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/cleveland
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Ideastream's EIN?**

Ideastream's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1943865. 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 Ideastream a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Ideastream in Cleveland, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Ideastream tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Ideastream 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 Ideastream do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "Ideastream is a trusted and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around US." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Ideastream take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Ideastream reported total revenue of $28,038,821 and total expenses of $26,487,549 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.