# Chicago West Community Music Center

Arts education nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60624. EIN 36-4322584. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide instruction or training in the area of music

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364322584/202211889349301326/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | $1,065,677 | $544,409 | $907,285 | $869,515 | 28 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364322584/202211889349301326/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2021: programs $351,873 (65%), management $192,536 (35%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $784,315, program fees $281,362, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 16 of 106 arts education nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $408,531 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 74 arts education nonprofits in Illinois; median $194,994.
- 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 Chicago West Community Music Center's EIN?**

Chicago West Community Music Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4322584. 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 Chicago West Community Music Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Chicago West Community Music Center 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 Chicago West Community Music Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Chicago West Community Music 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 Chicago West Community Music Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Provide instruction or training in the area of music" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Chicago West Community Music Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, Chicago West Community Music Center reported total revenue of $1,065,677 and total expenses of $544,409 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.