# Christian Activity Center

Children's and youth services nonprofit in E Saint Louis, Illinois 62201. EIN 36-4182760. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/364182760-christian-activity-center

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The center works to provide to urban youth in east st. Louis, il (one of the poorest urban areas in the country). Programs are designed to provide a healthy out-of-school environment, christmas program, summer camp, and mission trips.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364182760/202303179349307275/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $948,094 | $1,354,553 | $2,225,549 | $2,137,398 | 18 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364182760/202303179349307275/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $884,197 (65%), management $302,142 (22%), fundraising $168,214 (12%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $1,024,177, program fees $0, investment income -$113,938.

## How it compares

- Revenue $932,996 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% 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

- St. Clair County, Illinois: about 55,990 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
- 101 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in E Saint Louis: 9 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/e-saint-louis
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Christian Activity Center's EIN?**

Christian Activity Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4182760. 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 Christian Activity Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Christian Activity Center in E Saint Louis, 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 Christian Activity Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Christian Activity 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 Christian Activity Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "The center works to provide to urban youth in east st. Louis, il (one of the poorest urban areas in the country). Programs are designed to provide a healthy out-of-school environment, christmas program, summer camp, and mission trips." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Christian Activity Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Christian Activity Center reported total revenue of $948,094 and total expenses of $1,354,553 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.