# Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward

Youth development programs nonprofit in Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089. EIN 36-3858471. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To organize, operate and manage a travel youth hockey league for participating organizations in northern illinois, and encourage standards of excellence and sportsmanship in the game of hockey.

Source: Form 990, year ending May 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363858471/202602649349300720/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1998
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $109,715 | $177,664 | $569,583 | $569,583 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363858471/202602649349300720/full) |
| May 2025 | $441,702 | $388,293 | $677,657 | $637,532 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363858471/202522309349301612/full) |

Expense split, year ending May 2026: programs $119,842 (67%), management $57,822 (33%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending May 2026: gifts and grants $2,671, program fees $99,100, investment income $7,944.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -75% a year, May 2025 to May 2026). 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: 2 of 2 youth development nonprofits in Buffalo Grove.
- Revenue $109,715 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lake County, Illinois: about 162,161 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
- 292 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Buffalo Grove: 8 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/buffalo-grove
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward's EIN?**

Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3858471. 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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward in Buffalo Grove, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1998. 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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward 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 Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending May 2026: "To organize, operate and manage a travel youth hockey league for participating organizations in northern illinois, and encourage standards of excellence and sportsmanship in the game of hockey." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward take in?**

For the year ending May 2026, Northern Illinois Hockey League C/o William a Ward reported total revenue of $109,715 and total expenses of $177,664 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.