# South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble

Amateur sports nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60619. EIN 36-4297695. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The organization uses performing arts to engage youth throughout their critical teenage years, mitigating the dangers of gangs, drugs, and violence while guiding members toward their education and career goals.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364297695/202400749349301145/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2003
- 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 2022 | $1,194,395 | $1,190,552 | $83,925 | -$7,867 | 30 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364297695/202400749349301145/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $677,247 | $718,761 | $169,730 | -$11,712 | 30 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364297695/202231369349311093/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2022: programs $990,651 (83%), management $128,441 (11%), fundraising $71,460 (6%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2022: gifts and grants $1,099,779, program fees $94,612, investment income $4.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +76% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2022). 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: 10 of 236 amateur sports nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $1,423,973 is in the top 10% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble's EIN?**

South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4297695. 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2003. 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2022: "The organization uses performing arts to engage youth throughout their critical teenage years, mitigating the dangers of gangs, drugs, and violence while guiding members toward their education and career goals." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2022, South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble reported total revenue of $1,194,395 and total expenses of $1,190,552 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.