Chicago Youth Programs Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Chicago Youth Programs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1990, with $1,429,668 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5350 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615 EIN 36-3635676 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▲ 7.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$2.7M
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
—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 Chicago Youth Programs Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -9% 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 Chicago Youth Programs Inc: 21 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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 Chicago Youth Programs Inc— 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 Chicago Youth Programs Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2018) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $70KNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
-8.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$70K
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,429,668▲7.4% | $1,551,392▼16.7% | $2,731,952▼2.2% | $2,801,866▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,330,865▼24.4% | $1,862,374▲28.1% | $2,794,680▼15.1% | $2,879,316▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,759,945▼13.9% | $1,453,581▲2.5% | $3,293,181▲8.3% | $3,355,003▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,044,210▲45.2% | $1,418,558▲2.8% | $3,041,804▲31.5% | $3,154,440▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,407,406▲2.7% | $1,380,542▼5.6% | $2,313,288▲1.1% | $2,585,920▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,370,426 | $1,462,350 | $2,288,615 | $2,381,148 | 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 · $2.0M total
68 grants to Chicago Youth Programs Inc totaling $2.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $43,581 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $60,515 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $60,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $54,050 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Violence prevention and youth development | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2023 | $11,282 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,128 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $7,600 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Mission support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Support for community organizations | 2022 | $403,557 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $114,975 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicago Youth Programs Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicago Youth Programs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3635676, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicago Youth Programs Inc's EIN?
- Chicago Youth Programs Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3635676.
- How much revenue does Chicago Youth Programs Inc report?
- Chicago Youth Programs Inc reported $1,429,668 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicago Youth Programs Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicago Youth Programs Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicago Youth Programs Inc (EIN 36-3635676) 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.