# Anchored in Hope

Youth development programs nonprofit in Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. EIN 37-1497796. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/371497796-anchored-in-hope

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Funding operations of a summer camp for local children having various disabilities. Providing an opportunity for them to experience the joys of a camp experience where sickness takes a backseat to creating lifelong friends and memories.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371497796/202601629349301800/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2005
- 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 2025 | $188,749 | $144,606 | $606,415 | $605,792 | 2 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371497796/202601629349301800/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $249,431 | $156,973 | $541,507 | $541,507 | 2 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371497796/202501499349301545/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $181,580 | $177,554 | $426,426 | $426,426 | 5 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371497796/202431709349301233/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $114,821 | $49,521 | $511,226 | $511,226 | 0 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371497796/202242769349301349/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $109,163 (75%), management $35,443 (25%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $135,220, program fees $24,000, investment income $20,553.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +13% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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 rank: 2 of 7 youth development nonprofits in Lake Forest.
- Revenue $188,749 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- 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 Lake Forest: 10 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/lake-forest
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Anchored in Hope's EIN?**

Anchored in Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1497796. 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 Anchored in Hope a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Anchored in Hope in Lake Forest, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2005. 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 Anchored in Hope tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Anchored in Hope 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 Anchored in Hope do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Funding operations of a summer camp for local children having various disabilities. Providing an opportunity for them to experience the joys of a camp experience where sickness takes a backseat to creating lifelong friends and memories." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Anchored in Hope take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Anchored in Hope reported total revenue of $188,749 and total expenses of $144,606 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.