# Gresham Community Center

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60620. EIN 86-3541621. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The Gresham Community Center is a nonprofit organization hosted out of a physical space dedicated to being a resource and gathering center for the Auburn Gresham Community on Chicagos South Side Gresham Community Center provides a host of programs and opportunities for the community like youth mentorships nonviolence summer camp interventions after-school tutoring services etc

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/863541621/202611019349201016/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- 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 2025 | $153,299 | $153,299 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/863541621/202611019349201016/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $146,799, program fees $6,500, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 95 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $153,299 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% 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 Gresham Community Center's EIN?**

Gresham Community Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3541621. 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 Gresham Community Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Gresham Community Center 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 Gresham Community Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Gresham Community 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 Gresham Community Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The Gresham Community Center is a nonprofit organization hosted out of a physical space dedicated to being a resource and gathering center for the Auburn Gresham Community on Chicagos South Side Gresham Community Center provides a host of programs and opportunities for the community like youth mentorships nonviolence summer camp interventions after-school tutoring services etc" The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Gresham Community Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Gresham Community Center reported total revenue of $153,299 and total expenses of $153,299 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.