# Bronzeville Fencing Academy

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60653. EIN 81-2242551. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The Bronzeville Fencing Academys Academy mission is to provide and mobilize services to meet the existing needs of at-risk and underserved youth in the community; contributing to the personal growth of its participants through the development of character-building exercises and tools that promote self-respect academic excellence and positive social skills and behaviors.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812242551/202631009349200718/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2017
- 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 2025 | $134,796 | $133,904 | $892 | $892 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812242551/202631009349200718/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $82,651 | $82,112 | $539 | $539 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812242551/202421429349200402/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $19,625, program fees $115,171, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +28% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 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: 101 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $134,796 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

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Bronzeville Fencing Academy's EIN?**

Bronzeville Fencing Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2242551. 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 Bronzeville Fencing Academy a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bronzeville Fencing Academy in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. 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 Bronzeville Fencing Academy tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bronzeville Fencing 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 Bronzeville Fencing Academy do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The Bronzeville Fencing Academys Academy mission is to provide and mobilize services to meet the existing needs of at-risk and underserved youth in the community; contributing to the personal growth of its participants through the development of character-building exercises and tools that promote self-respect academic excellence and positive social skills and behaviors." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Bronzeville Fencing Academy take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Bronzeville Fencing Academy reported total revenue of $134,796 and total expenses of $133,904 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.