# Burst Into Books

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60620. EIN 83-2040166. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Community literacy outreach to disavantage and poor communities in state of illinois

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832040166/202311359349308391/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- 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 | $305,335 | $312,640 | $50,374 | $44,074 | 0 | 55 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832040166/202311359349308391/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $261,415 | $214,525 | $57,679 | $51,379 | 0 | 9 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832040166/202241449349300244/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $312,640 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $305,335, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +17% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2022). 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: 22 of 112 children's and youth services nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $416,668 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 102 children's and youth services nonprofits in Illinois; median $281,076.
- 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 Burst Into Books's EIN?**

Burst Into Books's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2040166. 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 Burst Into Books a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Burst Into Books in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. 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 Burst Into Books tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Burst Into Books 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 Burst Into Books do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Community literacy outreach to disavantage and poor communities in state of illinois" The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Burst Into Books take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Burst Into Books reported total revenue of $305,335 and total expenses of $312,640 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.