# Helix Illinois Nfp

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60660. EIN 85-1598684. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Helix Illinois NFP is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in accordance with ?501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United State Internal Revenue law and referred to below as the ?Code?. Activities and programming furthering those purposes may include, but are not limited to, operating a experiential...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851598684/202601619349300000/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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 2025 | $43,624 | $82,848 | $89,856 | $46,890 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851598684/202601619349300000/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $134,987 | $123,202 | $122,668 | $69,101 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851598684/202421569349300502/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $94,516 | $125,175 | $117,422 | $67,063 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851598684/202241529349301854/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $58,399 (70%), management $11,044 (13%), fundraising $13,405 (16%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $38,999, program fees $4,625, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -18% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 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: 140 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $43,624 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 Helix Illinois Nfp's EIN?**

Helix Illinois Nfp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1598684. 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 Helix Illinois Nfp a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Helix Illinois Nfp in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Helix Illinois Nfp tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Helix Illinois 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 Helix Illinois Nfp do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Helix Illinois NFP is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in accordance with ?501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United State Internal Revenue law and referred to below as the ?Code?. Activities and programming furthering those purposes may include, but are not limited to, operating a experiential..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Helix Illinois Nfp take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Helix Illinois Nfp reported total revenue of $43,624 and total expenses of $82,848 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.