# Music Institute of Chicago

Arts education nonprofit in Evanston, Illinois 60201. EIN 36-2374224. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/362374224-music-institute-of-chicago

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide the highest quality music education. Reach individuals where opportunities are limited.

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362374224/202601959349301190/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A250)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $10,261,372 | $7,589,525 | $13,549,507 | $11,012,871 | 201 | 70 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362374224/202601959349301190/full) |
| Aug 2024 | $7,055,939 | $7,606,946 | $10,817,414 | $8,366,727 | 209 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362374224/202541969349302169/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $6,681,836 | $8,058,706 | $10,500,371 | $8,511,958 | 218 | 90 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362374224/202411939349301931/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $7,011,364 | $6,712,136 | $11,276,124 | $9,312,529 | 224 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362374224/202241969349300009/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $5,929,869 (78%), management $1,089,500 (14%), fundraising $570,156 (8%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $5,200,890, program fees $4,766,884, investment income $234,453.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +10% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 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 5 arts education nonprofits in Evanston.
- Revenue $10,261,372 is in the top 10% of 74 arts education nonprofits in Illinois; median $194,994.
- 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 Evanston: 35 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/evanston
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Music Institute of Chicago's EIN?**

Music Institute of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2374224. 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 Music Institute of Chicago a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston, 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 Music Institute of Chicago tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Music Institute of Chicago 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 Music Institute of Chicago do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Provide the highest quality music education. Reach individuals where opportunities are limited." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Music Institute of Chicago take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Music Institute of Chicago reported total revenue of $10,261,372 and total expenses of $7,589,525 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.