# North Star Clay Target Foundation

Amateur sports competitions nonprofit in Hainesville, Illinois 60030. EIN 86-3114441. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our purpose is to foster education in the proper conduct and effective techniques of shotgun target shooting and the safe and efficient handling of shotguns in the northern illinois area, and to promote national and international amateur sports competition in shotgun clay target shooting in this region.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/863114441/202401019349301315/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports competitions (IRS activity code N70)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $471,923 | $48,508 | $628,817 | $605,817 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/863114441/202401019349301315/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $134,209 | $24,709 | $132,500 | $109,500 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/863114441/202232519349200213/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $43,354 (89%), management $5,154 (11%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $400,000, program fees $0, investment income $8,411.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +88% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2023). 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 $22,874 is in the bottom 10% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## 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.
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is North Star Clay Target Foundation's EIN?**

North Star Clay Target Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3114441. 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 North Star Clay Target Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists North Star Clay Target Foundation in Hainesville, 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 North Star Clay Target Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to North Star Clay Target Foundation 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 North Star Clay Target Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Our purpose is to foster education in the proper conduct and effective techniques of shotgun target shooting and the safe and efficient handling of shotguns in the northern illinois area, and to promote national and international amateur sports competition in shotgun clay target shooting in this region." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports competitions.

**How much money does North Star Clay Target Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, North Star Clay Target Foundation reported total revenue of $471,923 and total expenses of $48,508 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.