# Sunbird Initiative

Youth development programs nonprofit in Deerfield, Illinois 60015. EIN 59-3806403. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/593806403-sunbird-initiative

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> See Schedule O

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/593806403/202620479349200702/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2006
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $555 | $26,309 | $13,888 | $13,888 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/593806403/202620479349200702/full) |
| Sep 2024 | $251,736 | $354,126 | $73,126 | $39,642 | 8 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/593806403/202600829349300230/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $812,051 | $980,731 | $194,304 | $142,032 | 15 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/593806403/202400479349300415/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $790,388 | $650,665 | $500,722 | $381,055 | 9 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/593806403/202240499349300404/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $555, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -84% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 4 youth development nonprofits in Deerfield.
- Revenue $555 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 Deerfield: 11 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/deerfield
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Sunbird Initiative's EIN?**

Sunbird Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3806403. 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 Sunbird Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sunbird Initiative in Deerfield, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2006. 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 Sunbird Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sunbird Initiative 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 Sunbird Initiative do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "See Schedule O" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Sunbird Initiative take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Sunbird Initiative reported total revenue of $555 and total expenses of $26,309 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.