# A Chance in the World Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Highland Park, Illinois 60035. EIN 47-3213517. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To improve the physical, emotional, behavioral, social and economic well-being of at-risk children and their families.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2020: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473213517/202241239349200719/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- 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 2020 | $12,524 | $17,645 | $36,222 | $36,222 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473213517/202241239349200719/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2020: gifts and grants $12,524, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 8 youth development nonprofits in Highland Park.
- Revenue $12,524 is in the bottom 10% 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 Highland Park: 8 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/highland-park
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is A Chance in the World Inc's EIN?**

A Chance in the World Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3213517. 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 Chance in the World Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists A Chance in the World Inc in Highland Park, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. 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 Chance in the World Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to A Chance in the World Inc 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 Chance in the World Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2020: "To improve the physical, emotional, behavioral, social and economic well-being of at-risk children and their families." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does A Chance in the World Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2020, A Chance in the World Inc reported total revenue of $12,524 and total expenses of $17,645 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.