# Megan Butz Legacy of Hope

Youth development nonprofit in Hawthorn Wds, Illinois 60047. EIN 93-2161036. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/932161036-megan-butz-legacy-of-hope

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our mission is to strengthen the lives of at-risk teens and young adults without resources so they may navigate the path to adulthood via mental health programming and support. This includes not-for-profits that provide counseling and other programs to impact the mental health of youth and young adults 18 years and older, including those in the suicide awareness and prevention realm. We aim to...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/932161036/202632439349301958/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O12)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- 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 | $390,719 | $195,500 | $839,131 | $839,131 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/932161036/202632439349301958/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $362,067 | $111,439 | $633,697 | $633,697 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/932161036/202522349349300442/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $427,980 | $44,911 | $383,069 | $383,069 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/932161036/202511619349300901/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $180,283 (92%), management $13,833 (7%), fundraising $1,384 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $382,882, program fees $0, investment income $15,233.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -4% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $390,719 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lake County, Illinois: about 162,161 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
- 292 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Hawthorn Wds: 4 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/hawthorn-wds
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's EIN?**

Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2161036. 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 Megan Butz Legacy of Hope a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Megan Butz Legacy of Hope in Hawthorn Wds, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. 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 Megan Butz Legacy of Hope tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Megan Butz Legacy of Hope 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 Megan Butz Legacy of Hope do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Our mission is to strengthen the lives of at-risk teens and young adults without resources so they may navigate the path to adulthood via mental health programming and support. This includes not-for-profits that provide counseling and other programs to impact the mental health of youth and young adults 18 years and older, including those in the suicide awareness and prevention realm. We aim to..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Megan Butz Legacy of Hope take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Megan Butz Legacy of Hope reported total revenue of $390,719 and total expenses of $195,500 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.