Youth and community nonprofits / Illinois / Chicago

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Big Academy

A tax-exempt camps nonprofit with a mailing address in Chicago, Illinois, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2018.

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IRS facts

Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)

Mailing city (IRS): Chicago, Illinois 60609

EIN: 47-2394034

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2018, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $232,673 (tax year ending 2024-12)

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How it compares

4 of 13 camp nonprofits in Chicago when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.

Size: revenue of $232,673 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of the 27 camp nonprofits in Illinois that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $232,673.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $232,673 compared with camp nonprofits in Illinois: the middle 80% earn between $36,916 and $1,040,111, the median is $232,673. 10th pct$36.9Kmedian$233K90th pct$1M This group $233K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Illinois groups of this type (Camps, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Chicago and its county

Cook County, Illinois: the Census Bureau estimates about 1,053,196 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 2,288 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 2.2 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Chicago

780 licensed child care centers are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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38 Little Angels Daycare Center

Chicago, IL

State record

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4ever Young Day Care INC

Chicago, IL

State record

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5 Peas in A Pod Learning Academy LLC

Chicago, IL

State record

licensed child care center

5 Star Child Care Development Center INC

Chicago, IL

State record

licensed child care center

A Childs Place Academy 2, LLC

Chicago, IL

State record

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A Haven for Little Ones 2 Clc

Chicago, IL

State record

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Questions about Big Academy

What is Big Academy's EIN?

Big Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2394034. 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 Big Academy a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Big Academy in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 Big Academy tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Big Academy 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 Big Academy do?

The IRS classifies Big Academy as: Camps. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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All youth and community nonprofits in Chicago

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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