# The Center

Youth religious leadership programs nonprofit in Shorewood, Illinois 60404. EIN 46-2498435. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth religious leadership programs (IRS activity code O55)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 youth development nonprofits in Shorewood.
- Revenue $84,729 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

- Will County, Illinois: about 161,584 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
- 305 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Shorewood: 3 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/shorewood
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is The Center's EIN?**

The Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2498435. 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 The Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Center in Shorewood, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. 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 The Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Center 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 The Center do?**

The IRS classifies The Center as: Youth religious leadership programs. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.