# Operation Basketball Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60611. EIN 36-4407941. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Educating children through athletics.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364407941/202401359349206785/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 2023 | $81,492 | $86,441 | $6,473 | $6,473 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364407941/202401359349206785/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $59,992, program fees $21,500, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 124 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $81,492 is higher than roughly 30 to 40% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- 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 Operation Basketball Foundation's EIN?**

Operation Basketball Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4407941. 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 Operation Basketball Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Operation Basketball Foundation in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Operation Basketball Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Operation Basketball Foundation 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 Operation Basketball Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Educating children through athletics." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Operation Basketball Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Operation Basketball Foundation reported total revenue of $81,492 and total expenses of $86,441 on its Form 990-EZ (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.