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River Forest Community Center

A tax-exempt community recreation centers nonprofit with a mailing address in River Forest, Illinois, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1978.

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IRS facts

Type: Community recreation centers (IRS activity code N31Z)

Mailing city (IRS): River Forest, Illinois 60305

EIN: 36-2890404

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1978, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $1,581,844 (tax year ending 2025-03)

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How it compares

The only recreation and clubs nonprofit in River Forest in our directory.

Size: revenue of $1,581,844 is in the top 10% of the 62 recreation and club nonprofits in Illinois that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $151,367.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $1,581,844 compared with recreation and club nonprofits in Illinois: the middle 80% earn between $8,700 and $965,443, the median is $151,367. 10th pct$8.7Kmedian$151K90th pct$965K This group $1.6M

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 (Recreation and clubs, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around River Forest and its county

Cook County, Illinois: the Census Bureau estimates about 1,053,196 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 2,288 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.2 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.

Licensed programs in River Forest

4 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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Concordia Univ Early Childhood Educ C

River Forest, IL

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Mosaic Montessori Academy

River Forest, IL

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licensed child care center

River Forest Community Center Preschool

River Forest, IL

State record

licensed child care center

West Suburban Temple Nursery School

River Forest, IL

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Questions about River Forest Community Center

What is River Forest Community Center's EIN?

River Forest Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2890404. 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 River Forest Community Center a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists River Forest Community Center in River Forest, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1978. 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 River Forest Community Center tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to River Forest 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 River Forest Community Center do?

The IRS classifies River Forest Community Center as: Community recreation centers. 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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Free forms for recreation and club nonprofits

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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