# Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60677. EIN 38-3685603. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Bright stars of bethlehem, nfp (bsb) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity incorporated in the state of illinois for the purpose of raising funding, support, and awareness nationwide for programs that serve the people of palestine by furthering educational, wellness, social, and economic development programs.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/383685603/202622019349300722/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- 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 | $1,979,161 | $1,446,264 | $2,635,159 | $2,038,914 | 3 | 57 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/383685603/202622019349300722/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $1,454,008 | $1,303,043 | $1,517,331 | $711,318 | 2 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/383685603/202321929349301772/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $1,320,203 | $1,164,285 | $1,491,008 | $586,014 | 2 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/383685603/202222729349300542/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $1,037,489 (72%), management $171,840 (12%), fundraising $236,935 (16%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $1,909,839, program fees $7,650, investment income $61,672.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +11% 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: 27 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $1,979,161 is in the top 10% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- 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 Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp's EIN?**

Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3685603. 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 Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp in Chicago, 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 Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp 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 Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Bright stars of bethlehem, nfp (bsb) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity incorporated in the state of illinois for the purpose of raising funding, support, and awareness nationwide for programs that serve the people of palestine by furthering educational, wellness, social, and economic development programs." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp reported total revenue of $1,979,161 and total expenses of $1,446,264 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.