# Living Works

Youth development nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60626. EIN 36-3946012. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Mission of livingworks is to develop the whole person, cultivating within each of our students a desire to learn, and equipping them through mentoring, one-on-one teaching, and play. Livingworks afterschool fosters holistic development in local elementary school students by addressing the needs of the whole child through academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that allow students to...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363946012/202503219349203950/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99Z)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $193,124 | $171,197 | $80,897 | $80,897 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363946012/202503219349203950/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $186,797 | $130,180 | $81,450 | $81,450 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363946012/202320129349201207/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $129,143, program fees $62,903, investment income $1,078.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +1% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 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: 87 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $193,124 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- 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 Living Works's EIN?**

Living Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3946012. 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 Living Works a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Living Works in Chicago, 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 Living Works tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Living Works 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 Living Works do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Mission of livingworks is to develop the whole person, cultivating within each of our students a desire to learn, and equipping them through mentoring, one-on-one teaching, and play. Livingworks afterschool fosters holistic development in local elementary school students by addressing the needs of the whole child through academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that allow students to..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Living Works take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Living Works reported total revenue of $193,124 and total expenses of $171,197 on its Form 990-EZ (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.