# Omega Lamplighters Chicago

Youth development programs nonprofit in Springfield, Illinois 62704. EIN 39-2167550. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Youth Mentorship

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/392167550/202601329349204165/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2026
- 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 | $105,000 | $65,280 | $39,720 | $39,720 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/392167550/202601329349204165/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $0, program fees $105,000, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 40 youth development nonprofits in Springfield.
- Revenue $105,000 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

- Sangamon County, Illinois: about 41,597 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
- 113 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Springfield: 31 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/springfield
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Omega Lamplighters Chicago's EIN?**

Omega Lamplighters Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2167550. 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 Omega Lamplighters Chicago a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Omega Lamplighters Chicago in Springfield, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2026. 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 Omega Lamplighters Chicago tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Omega Lamplighters Chicago 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 Omega Lamplighters Chicago do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Youth Mentorship" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Omega Lamplighters Chicago take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Omega Lamplighters Chicago reported total revenue of $105,000 and total expenses of $65,280 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.