# Fame Center

Arts education nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60605. EIN 83-2170757. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/832170757-fame-center

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Fame center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education for children and adults. Throughout the calendar year, fame center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital and visual art, computer coding classes, musical theater and drama classes, creative writing classes, and music therapy for mental health. Our vision is to enrich the lives of children and...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832170757/202312779349300811/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- 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 | $275,491 | $509,665 | $212,484 | -$54,624 | 33 | 7 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832170757/202312779349300811/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $382,526 (75%), management $118,049 (23%), fundraising $9,090 (2%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $90,366, program fees $197,426, investment income $56.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 14 of 106 arts education nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $412,508 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% 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 Fame Center's EIN?**

Fame Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2170757. 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 Fame Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Fame Center 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 Fame Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Fame Center 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 Fame Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Fame center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education for children and adults. Throughout the calendar year, fame center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital and visual art, computer coding classes, musical theater and drama classes, creative writing classes, and music therapy for mental health. Our vision is to enrich the lives of children and..." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Fame Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Fame Center reported total revenue of $275,491 and total expenses of $509,665 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.