# Choices Youth Development Organization

Youth development programs nonprofit in Matteson, Illinois 60443. EIN 81-3418608. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provide mentoring tutoring counseling recreation college and career information and tours for at risk and challenged minority male students grades 6 - 12

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813418608/202621069349200617/full

## 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

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813418608/202621069349200617/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813418608/202410969349201321/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813418608/202201099349200910/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813418608/202220069349200552/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $3,000, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 13 youth development nonprofits in Matteson.
- Revenue $3,000 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

- 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 Matteson: 8 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/matteson
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Choices Youth Development Organization's EIN?**

Choices Youth Development Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3418608. 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 Choices Youth Development Organization a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Choices Youth Development Organization in Matteson, 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 Choices Youth Development Organization tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Choices Youth Development Organization 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 Choices Youth Development Organization do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Provide mentoring tutoring counseling recreation college and career information and tours for at risk and challenged minority male students grades 6 - 12" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Choices Youth Development Organization take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Choices Youth Development Organization reported total revenue of $3,000 and total expenses of $3,000 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.