# A Second Step to a Brighter Future

Big Brothers Big Sisters nonprofit in Waukegan, Illinois 60085. EIN 46-5245104. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Big Brothers Big Sisters (IRS activity code O31)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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: 2 of 17 youth development nonprofits in Waukegan.
- Revenue $140,000 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% 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 Waukegan: 18 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/waukegan
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is A Second Step to a Brighter Future's EIN?**

A Second Step to a Brighter Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5245104. 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 A Second Step to a Brighter Future a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists A Second Step to a Brighter Future in Waukegan, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 A Second Step to a Brighter Future tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to A Second Step to a Brighter Future 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 A Second Step to a Brighter Future do?**

The IRS classifies A Second Step to a Brighter Future as: Big Brothers Big Sisters. 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.