# Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders

Baseball and softball nonprofit in Downers Grove, Illinois 60516. EIN 87-1849190. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Give girls opportunity to play softball and build skills, self confidence, and sports- manship. Mission is to transform them into strong women leaders.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jul 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/871849190/202532479349200428/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Baseball and softball (IRS activity code N63)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $39,696 | $26,202 | $25,431 | $25,431 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/871849190/202532479349200428/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jul 2025: gifts and grants $44,717, program fees $39,243, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 8 amateur sports nonprofits in Downers Grove.
- Revenue $39,696 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- DuPage County, Illinois: about 203,122 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
- 408 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Downers Grove: 11 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/downers-grove
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders's EIN?**

Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1849190. 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 Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders in Downers Grove, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders 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 Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2025: "Give girls opportunity to play softball and build skills, self confidence, and sports- manship. Mission is to transform them into strong women leaders." The IRS classifies it as: Baseball and softball.

**How much money does Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders take in?**

For the year ending Jul 2025, Chicago Cheetahs Building Strong Women Leaders reported total revenue of $39,696 and total expenses of $26,202 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.