# Chicago Youth Centers

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60604. EIN 36-2344429. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> See Schedule O

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362344429/202333179349304673/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O200)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1957
- 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 2023 | $17,261,093 | $13,263,408 | $17,925,143 | $14,939,998 | 135 | 490 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362344429/202333179349304673/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $10,944,034 (83%), management $1,303,696 (10%), fundraising $1,015,678 (8%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $16,905,346, program fees $229,106, investment income $225,482.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 7 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $13,123,009 is in the top 10% 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 Chicago Youth Centers's EIN?**

Chicago Youth Centers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2344429. 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 Chicago Youth Centers a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Chicago Youth Centers in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1957. 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 Chicago Youth Centers tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Chicago Youth Centers 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 Chicago Youth Centers do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "See Schedule O" The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Chicago Youth Centers take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Chicago Youth Centers reported total revenue of $17,261,093 and total expenses of $13,263,408 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.