# Harlem Community Center

Community recreation centers nonprofit in Machesney Pk, Illinois 61115. EIN 36-2706406. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Hcc promotes a strong community by offering a broad range of programs which support the educational, social, and recreational needs of families and individuals.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362706406/202522269349303202/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Community recreation centers (IRS activity code N310)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1971
- 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 2024 | $8,659,503 | $4,197,923 | $12,212,673 | $9,638,120 | 108 | 5 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362706406/202522269349303202/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $4,066,257 | $3,448,997 | $5,664,851 | $5,037,591 | 106 | 3,500 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362706406/202431499349301208/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $3,451,839 | $3,211,930 | $5,429,039 | $4,414,494 | 91 | 3,500 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362706406/202341289349303464/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $2,944,089 | $2,376,153 | $5,194,009 | $4,209,802 | 91 | 1,500 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362706406/202200499349301410/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2024: programs $3,626,281 (86%), management $542,883 (13%), fundraising $28,759 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2024: gifts and grants $7,048,620, program fees $839,869, investment income $633,323.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +43% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2024). 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 2 recreation and club nonprofits in Machesney Pk.
- Revenue $8,659,503 is in the top 10% of 62 recreation and club nonprofits in Illinois; median $151,367.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Winnebago County, Illinois: about 65,997 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
- 100 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Machesney Pk: 1 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/machesney-pk
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Harlem Community Center's EIN?**

Harlem Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2706406. 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 Harlem Community Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Harlem Community Center in Machesney Pk, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1971. 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 Harlem Community Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Harlem Community Center 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 Harlem Community Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2024: "Hcc promotes a strong community by offering a broad range of programs which support the educational, social, and recreational needs of families and individuals." The IRS classifies it as: Community recreation centers.

**How much money does Harlem Community Center take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2024, Harlem Community Center reported total revenue of $8,659,503 and total expenses of $4,197,923 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.