# Project Cares

Youth development programs nonprofit in Oswego, Illinois 60543. EIN 81-2698544. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Kendall County, Illinois: about 37,416 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
- 82 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Oswego: 13 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/oswego
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Project Cares's EIN?**

Project Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2698544. 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 Project Cares a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Project Cares in Oswego, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Project Cares tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Project Cares 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 Project Cares do?**

The IRS classifies Project Cares as: Youth development programs. 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.