# Little Bear Child Development Center

Child day care nonprofit in Gurnee, Illinois 60031. EIN 36-4256116. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/364256116-little-bear-child-development-center

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Child care organization (based on judeo-christian heritage and fundamental biblical values)

Source: Form 990, year ending Aug 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364256116/202610619349300806/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P330)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $654,100 | $658,391 | $577,938 | $577,791 | 24 | 3 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364256116/202610619349300806/full) |
| Aug 2023 | $782,527 | $678,237 | $512,275 | $511,915 | 24 | 3 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364256116/202420479349300412/full) |
| Aug 2022 | $698,296 | $592,533 | $407,854 | $407,625 | 17 | 22 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364256116/202300209349300305/full) |
| Aug 2021 | $583,047 | $476,411 | $304,963 | $301,862 | 17 | 22 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364256116/202200749349300840/full) |

Expense split, year ending Aug 2025: programs $658,391 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Aug 2025: gifts and grants $150,555, program fees $501,883, investment income $1,662.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +3% a year, Aug 2021 to Aug 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 $654,100 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 99 child care nonprofits in Illinois; median $776,601.
- 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 Gurnee: 6 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/gurnee
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Little Bear Child Development Center's EIN?**

Little Bear Child Development Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4256116. 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 Little Bear Child Development Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Little Bear Child Development Center in Gurnee, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. 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 Little Bear Child Development Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Little Bear Child Development 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 Little Bear Child Development Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Aug 2025: "Child care organization (based on judeo-christian heritage and fundamental biblical values)" The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Little Bear Child Development Center take in?**

For the year ending Aug 2025, Little Bear Child Development Center reported total revenue of $654,100 and total expenses of $658,391 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.