# Brown Bear Corporation

Child day care nonprofit in Harvard, Illinois 60033. EIN 36-4345259. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide quality day care services to children of harvard, illinois

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364345259/202313199349305441/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 | $4,033,004 | $4,070,597 | $8,218,000 | $7,592,539 | 109 | 14 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364345259/202313199349305441/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $3,528,700 (87%), management $528,663 (13%), fundraising $13,234 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $894,207, program fees $3,106,331, investment income $27,034.

## How it compares

- Revenue $5,647,347 is in the top 10% of 99 child care nonprofits in Illinois; median $776,601.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- McHenry County, Illinois: about 69,840 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
- 173 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Harvard: 2 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/harvard
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Brown Bear Corporation's EIN?**

Brown Bear Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4345259. 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 Brown Bear Corporation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Brown Bear Corporation in Harvard, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Brown Bear Corporation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Brown Bear Corporation 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 Brown Bear Corporation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To provide quality day care services to children of harvard, illinois" The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Brown Bear Corporation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Brown Bear Corporation reported total revenue of $4,033,004 and total expenses of $4,070,597 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.