# Northwest Hockey League

Winter sports nonprofit in Franklin Park, Illinois 60131. EIN 91-1980874. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To operate youth hockey tournament

Source: Form 990, year ending May 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/911980874/202242799349301869/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Winter sports (IRS activity code N68)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | $160,625 | $166,835 | $50,756 | $50,756 | 0 | 4 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/911980874/202242799349301869/full) |

Expense split, year ending May 2022: programs $166,395 (100%), management $440 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending May 2022: gifts and grants $0, program fees $160,625, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 6 amateur sports nonprofits in Franklin Park.
- Revenue $214,779 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 742 amateur sports nonprofits in Illinois; median $150,013.
- 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 Franklin Park: 4 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/franklin-park
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Northwest Hockey League's EIN?**

Northwest Hockey League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1980874. 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 Northwest Hockey League a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Northwest Hockey League in Franklin Park, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Northwest Hockey League tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Northwest Hockey League 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 Northwest Hockey League do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending May 2022: "To operate youth hockey tournament" The IRS classifies it as: Winter sports.

**How much money does Northwest Hockey League take in?**

For the year ending May 2022, Northwest Hockey League reported total revenue of $160,625 and total expenses of $166,835 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.