Itty Bitty Childrens City
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Itty Bitty Children's City is a community-oriented Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics city designed for children that seek to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Income
- $15,000
- Spending
- $15,000
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- Itty Bitty Children's City is situated in East St. Louis, Illinois. The city faces significant socio-economic challenges impacting its youth. The poverty rate in East St. Louis is much higher than the national average, with a child poverty rate of 48.1%, compared to the statewide rate of 15.9%. The city's population has declined, and nearly one-third of residents live in poverty, which is more than double the state's rate of about 12 percent. There is a recognized need for early childhood STEM education in the community, which aims to equip young children with critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills essential for thriving in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Early childhood STEM education establishes a foundation for future academic success and cultivates skills beneficial throughout children's lives. By introducing STEM concepts early, children can enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, which are important for achievement in STEM disciplines. Itty Bitty Children's City is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, is well-prepared for success in kindergarten, both academically, socially, and emotionally. The initiative aspires to build a base for equitable, resilient, and thriving communities where individuals have the opportunity to shape their futures. Itty Bitty Children's City is an educational program dedicated to providing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities for children. Each year, the program serves over 500 students from local schools and community centers, offering hands-on workshops and mentorship programs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on April 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2025.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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