# Friends of Aaca

Arts education nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60657. EIN 83-1525447. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Support Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/831525447/202343199349205559/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 2022 | $198,476 | $185,788 | $72,270 | $72,270 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/831525447/202343199349205559/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $198,476, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 24 of 106 arts education nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $194,994 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 74 arts education nonprofits in Illinois; median $194,994.
- 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 Friends of Aaca's EIN?**

Friends of Aaca's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1525447. 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 Friends of Aaca a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Aaca 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 Friends of Aaca tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Aaca 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 Friends of Aaca do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Support Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Friends of Aaca take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Friends of Aaca reported total revenue of $198,476 and total expenses of $185,788 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.