# Special Friends Ministries

Camps nonprofit in Wilmington, Illinois 60481. EIN 92-3875985. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Special Friends Ministries is committed to spreading the Word of God to people with intellectual disabilities through outdoor education

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/923875985/202501229349202110/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2024
- 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 2024 | $8,411 | $6,022 | $3,525 | $3,525 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/923875985/202501229349202110/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $0, program fees $7,600, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $8,411 is in the bottom 10% of 27 camp nonprofits in Illinois; median $232,673.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Will County, Illinois: about 161,584 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
- 305 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Special Friends Ministries's EIN?**

Special Friends Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3875985. 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 Special Friends Ministries a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Special Friends Ministries in Wilmington, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2024. 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 Special Friends Ministries tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Special Friends Ministries 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 Special Friends Ministries do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Special Friends Ministries is committed to spreading the Word of God to people with intellectual disabilities through outdoor education" The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Special Friends Ministries take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Special Friends Ministries reported total revenue of $8,411 and total expenses of $6,022 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.