# Chicago Lions Charitable Association

Football nonprofit in Northbrook, Illinois 60065. EIN 45-3041207. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To promote the sport of amateur and youth rugby football in order to promote physical fitness, youth, development, sportsmanship and healthy sports competition.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453041207/202343199349306339/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Football (IRS activity code N65)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- 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 | $587,978 | $811,578 | $3,758,629 | $3,636,959 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453041207/202343199349306339/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $726,695 (90%), management $84,883 (10%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $448,049, program fees $58,500, investment income $149.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 14 amateur sports nonprofits in Northbrook.
- Revenue $796,193 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Northbrook: 16 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/northbrook
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Chicago Lions Charitable Association's EIN?**

Chicago Lions Charitable Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3041207. 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 Chicago Lions Charitable Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Chicago Lions Charitable Association in Northbrook, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. 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 Chicago Lions Charitable Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Chicago Lions Charitable Association 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 Chicago Lions Charitable Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To promote the sport of amateur and youth rugby football in order to promote physical fitness, youth, development, sportsmanship and healthy sports competition." The IRS classifies it as: Football.

**How much money does Chicago Lions Charitable Association take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Chicago Lions Charitable Association reported total revenue of $587,978 and total expenses of $811,578 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.