# I Am Chi Foundation Nfp

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60616. EIN 85-2115587. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> I AM CHI Foundation NFP Organization 501c3 serves Chicagos youth through tutoring, counseling, job training, after-school and mentoring programs. Our mission is simple, put Chicago children on a path to success. One City, One Mission is our motto because its going to take the entire city in some capacity or another to complete the mission of serving, and securing the future of Chicagos youth....

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/852115587/202602539349200635/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 | $25,000 | $62,679 | $8,813 | $8,813 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/852115587/202602539349200635/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $25,000, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 146 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $25,000 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 I Am Chi Foundation Nfp's EIN?**

I Am Chi Foundation Nfp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2115587. 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 I Am Chi Foundation Nfp a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists I Am Chi Foundation Nfp in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 I Am Chi Foundation Nfp tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to I Am Chi Foundation 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 I Am Chi Foundation Nfp do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "I AM CHI Foundation NFP Organization 501c3 serves Chicagos youth through tutoring, counseling, job training, after-school and mentoring programs. Our mission is simple, put Chicago children on a path to success. One City, One Mission is our motto because its going to take the entire city in some capacity or another to complete the mission of serving, and securing the future of Chicagos youth...." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does I Am Chi Foundation Nfp take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, I Am Chi Foundation Nfp reported total revenue of $25,000 and total expenses of $62,679 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.