# Downers Own Little Lassies Softball

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Downers Grove, Illinois 60515. EIN 36-4026567. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide members with the necessary educational skills to foster the young women in developing team building skills in self confidence, sportsmanship and athletics abilities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364026567/202620629349301317/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1996
- 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 | $263,320 | $261,546 | $189,412 | $189,412 | 0 | 72 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364026567/202620629349301317/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $257,454 | $306,872 | $164,766 | $164,766 | 0 | 93 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364026567/202440429349300304/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $328,690 | $328,644 | $214,184 | $214,184 | 0 | 138 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364026567/202310429349300901/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $442,615 | $459,927 | $214,138 | $214,138 | 0 | 185 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364026567/202210429349301511/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $261,546 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $231,351, program fees $30,491, investment income $1,478.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -12% 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: 3 of 8 youth development nonprofits in Downers Grove.
- Revenue $263,320 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- DuPage County, Illinois: about 203,122 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
- 408 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Downers Grove: 11 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/downers-grove
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Downers Own Little Lassies Softball's EIN?**

Downers Own Little Lassies Softball's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4026567. 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 Downers Own Little Lassies Softball a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Downers Own Little Lassies Softball in Downers Grove, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1996. 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 Downers Own Little Lassies Softball tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Downers Own Little Lassies Softball 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 Downers Own Little Lassies Softball do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "To provide members with the necessary educational skills to foster the young women in developing team building skills in self confidence, sportsmanship and athletics abilities." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Downers Own Little Lassies Softball take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Downers Own Little Lassies Softball reported total revenue of $263,320 and total expenses of $261,546 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.