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Youth Development (O20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

HELLO BABY NFP

EIN: 81-1697066 · CHICAGO, IL 60654-3494 · United States · FY 2023 Data
4 out of 5 65 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 52/100
Reliability (20%) 74/100
Effectiveness (25%) 65/100
Impact (25%) 75/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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HELLO BABY NFP logo
61
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

HelloBaby works to make play accessible for every family, regardless of income. We create welcoming spaces where children can spend time being kids and caregivers can find connection, support, and a sense of belonging. By removing financial barriers and listening closely to community needs, we help families access experiences and resources that strengthen early childhood development and build healthier, more connected neighborhoods.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$489K
Annual Budget
$397K
Total Revenue
$339K
Total Expenses
$709K
Net Assets
9
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 55.8%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 25.08x
Liability-to-Asset 0.9%
Revenue Diversification 104.1%
Executive Compensation $0
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 2,098 similar organizations (United States, Youth Development, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025. This organization's figures are from FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
55.8% 88.8%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
33.8% 8.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
10.4% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
25.1 mo 6.8 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.9% 0.4%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
104.1% 92.2%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-10.5% 7.1%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
6.4% 8.2%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
14.5% 2.7%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
61 / 100
52
Financial
54
Reliability
65
Effectiveness
75
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 52
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 54
Program Effectiveness (25%) 65
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 75

7,410 served annually $49 per beneficiary 1 programs

IRS Verified 80% Data Complete
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Children accessed play-based learning opportunities 7,410 $48.60 Per Year
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $397K $339K $709K 55.8% 9
2022 $443K $319K $652K 57.2% 9
2021 $275K $168K $528K 81.6% 10
2020 $290K $169K $420K 87.0% 4
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Organization Details
EIN
81-1697066
State
IL
City
CHICAGO
ZIP
60654-3494
Classification
O20
Category
Youth Development
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2016
Form 990
On File
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