# Way Institute

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Grayslake, Illinois 60030. EIN 86-2494407. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Lake County, Illinois: about 162,161 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
- 292 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Grayslake: 10 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/grayslake
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Way Institute's EIN?**

Way Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2494407. 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 Way Institute a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Way Institute in Grayslake, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Way Institute tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Way Institute 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 Way Institute do?**

The IRS classifies Way Institute as: Physical fitness and community recreation. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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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.