Back 2 School America
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Back 2 School America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2010, with $1,057,030 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1946 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, 60613 EIN 27-2492956 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$877K
Net assets
$391K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Back 2 School America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Back 2 School America: 5 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Back 2 School America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Back 2 School America: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1946 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, 60613
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $324K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,801Net assets $391K
Operating margin
17.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$396K
Total liabilities
$4,801
Net assets
$391K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,057,030▲6.3% | $877,432▼9.6% | $391,422▲84.8% | $396,223▲55.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $994,078▼13.7% | $970,232▼8.1% | $211,824▲12.7% | $255,690▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,152,080▲90.4% | $1,055,507▲57.1% | $187,978▲106% | $235,212▲71.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $605,175▼12.0% | $671,844▲16.0% | $91,405▼42.2% | $137,216▼39.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $687,810▲10.5% | $578,986▼12.2% | $158,074▲221% | $226,760▲64.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $622,280▼8.9% | $659,346▲4.4% | $49,250▼42.9% | $138,207▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $683,121▲24.0% | $631,597▲13.6% | $86,316▲148% | $108,691▲170% | 990 |
| 2017 | $550,896▲18.0% | $555,873▲11.6% | $34,792▼12.5% | $40,228▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $466,884▲28.1% | $497,986▲35.2% | $39,769▼43.9% | $46,191▼34.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $364,509▲12.6% | $368,401▼3.3% | $70,871▼55.2% | $70,871▼55.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $323,845 | $381,139▲31.3% | $158,155▼26.6% | $159,460▼26.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $290,269▲770% | $215,449▲596% | $215,449▲128% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,349 | $30,969 | $94,675 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $409K total
20 grants to Back 2 School America totaling $409K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $54,588 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2024 | $24,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $12,450 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $63,447 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $19,682 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $30,303 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $5,650 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support back 2 school illinois | 2020 | $33,333 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Back 2 School America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Back 2 School America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2492956, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Back 2 School America's EIN?
- Back 2 School America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2492956.
- How much revenue does Back 2 School America report?
- Back 2 School America reported $1,057,030 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Back 2 School America have?
- CharityIndex grades Back 2 School America B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Back 2 School America (EIN 27-2492956) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.