Environment (C99) IRS Verified DX Registered

CHICAGO BEACH CLEANUP

EIN: 88-2512885 · ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60004-5664 · United States

1 out of 5 10 / 100 Based on summary figures only

Financial strength (30%) No data yet

Reliability (20%) 20/100

Effectiveness (25%) 23/100

Impact (25%) No data yet

Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

CBCU hosts beach cleanup volunteer outings at Chicago-area beaches, contributing to local and global environmentalist efforts while enhancing the Lake Michigan beach experience. We pride ourselves on the smiles we bring to beachgoer faces through our cultivation of beach hygiene and the spirit of environmental service. Our events are situated within the classic pastime of going to the beach with friends, and our public cleanups bear no monetary costs to volunteers, making for highly accessible and enjoyable opportunities to make a real impact. CBCU also hosts private volunteer events to help local organizations bolster their culture and reach their environmental service goals. Past private event partners include Fortune 500 firms like Salesforce and Motorola Solutions and tech unicorns such as Stax Payments.

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Organization Details

EIN: 88-2512885
State: IL
City: ARLINGTON HTS
ZIP: 60004-5664
Classification: C99
Category: Environment
Rating: 1★
Coverage: D
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2019

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