# The Urban Ark Nfp

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60628. EIN 82-5253979. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our mission is to educate, enlighten, empower and enrich our youth and displaced adults.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/825253979/202242849349200314/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2018
- 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 2021 | $46,500 | $40,500 | $29,000 | -$11,000 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/825253979/202242849349200314/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $38,000, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 140 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $46,500 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% 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 The Urban Ark Nfp's EIN?**

The Urban Ark Nfp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5253979. 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 The Urban Ark Nfp a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Urban Ark Nfp in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2018. 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 The Urban Ark Nfp tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Urban Ark Nfp 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 The Urban Ark Nfp do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Our mission is to educate, enlighten, empower and enrich our youth and displaced adults." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does The Urban Ark Nfp take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2021, The Urban Ark Nfp reported total revenue of $46,500 and total expenses of $40,500 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.