licensed child care center
Blackhawk Learning Connection
Rockford, IL
Youth and community nonprofits / Illinois / Rockford
Child day care
Blackhawk Learning Connection
A tax-exempt child day care nonprofit with a mailing address in Rockford, Illinois, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1973.
IRS facts
Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33Z)
Mailing city (IRS): Rockford, Illinois 61104
EIN: 36-2719365
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1973, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $552,081 (tax year ending 2024-06)
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How it compares
2 of 4 child care nonprofits in Rockford when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $552,081 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of the 99 child care nonprofits in Illinois that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $776,601.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Illinois groups of this type (Child care, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Rockford and its county
Winnebago County, Illinois: the Census Bureau estimates about 65,997 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 100 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.5 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about Blackhawk Learning Connection
What is Blackhawk Learning Connection's EIN?
Blackhawk Learning Connection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2719365. 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 Blackhawk Learning Connection a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Blackhawk Learning Connection in Rockford, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1973. 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 Blackhawk Learning Connection tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Blackhawk Learning Connection 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 Blackhawk Learning Connection do?
The IRS classifies Blackhawk Learning Connection as: Child day care. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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