# National Runaway Switchboard

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60630. EIN 36-2726331. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD, DBA NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE, is to keep America's youth housed, and off the streets.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362726331/202600639349301615/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P300)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1973
- 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 | $2,851,181 | $2,175,709 | $631,200 | $356,016 | 49 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362726331/202600639349301615/full) |
| Sep 2024 | $2,392,199 | $2,672,867 | $336,442 | -$319,456 | 59 | 32 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362726331/202522189349300237/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $1,993,217 | $2,193,471 | $324,808 | $48,787 | 56 | 97 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362726331/202332229349301868/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $2,496,988 | $2,525,100 | $344,958 | $219,204 | 53 | 112 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/362726331/202242249349301819/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $1,859,195 (85%), management $214,540 (10%), fundraising $101,974 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $2,613,638, program fees $230,041, investment income $5,685.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +3% 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: 11 of 112 children's and youth services nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $2,851,181 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 102 children's and youth services nonprofits in Illinois; median $281,076.
- 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 National Runaway Switchboard's EIN?**

National Runaway Switchboard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2726331. 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 National Runaway Switchboard a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists National Runaway Switchboard in Chicago, 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 National Runaway Switchboard tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to National Runaway Switchboard 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 National Runaway Switchboard do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD, DBA NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE, is to keep America's youth housed, and off the streets." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does National Runaway Switchboard take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, National Runaway Switchboard reported total revenue of $2,851,181 and total expenses of $2,175,709 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.