# Chicago Big Brothers and Sisters

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60643. EIN 87-3246321. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- 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

## 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 Chicago Big Brothers and Sisters's EIN?**

Chicago Big Brothers and Sisters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3246321. 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 Big Brothers and Sisters a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Chicago Big Brothers and Sisters in Chicago, 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 Big Brothers and Sisters tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Chicago Big Brothers and Sisters 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 Big Brothers and Sisters do?**

The IRS classifies Chicago Big Brothers and Sisters as: Youth development programs. 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.