# Young Black & Lit

Youth development nonprofit in Evanston, Illinois 60202. EIN 83-0750153. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Young, black & lit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to increasing access to childrens books that center, reflect, and affirm black children.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830750153/202503219349311310/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O19)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $345,780 | $282,053 | $822,152 | $822,152 | 2 | 6 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830750153/202503219349311310/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $151,115 | $222,065 | $552,572 | $552,572 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830750153/202410729349300201/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $418,471 | $102,627 | $189,480 | $189,480 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830750153/202212789349300001/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $159,085 (56%), management $122,968 (44%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $345,780, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -6% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 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: 1 of 10 youth development nonprofits in Evanston.
- Revenue $345,780 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% 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 Evanston: 35 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/evanston
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Young Black & Lit's EIN?**

Young Black & Lit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0750153. 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 Young Black & Lit a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Young Black & Lit in Evanston, 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 Young Black & Lit tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Young Black & Lit 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 Young Black & Lit do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Young, black & lit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to increasing access to childrens books that center, reflect, and affirm black children." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Young Black & Lit take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Young Black & Lit reported total revenue of $345,780 and total expenses of $282,053 on its Form 990 (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.