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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Illinois

Illinois is home to 488 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy nonprofit organizations.

Explore Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Illinois

Action Now

Chicago, IL

Assets: $208k

Revenue: $140k

MISSION:

TO FIGHT FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR WORKING FAMILIES

Lake County United Inc

Libertyville, IL

Assets: $205k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide civil rights, social action or advocacy services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Coalition To Prevent The Taxing Of Retirement Savings Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $198k

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.COALITION TO PREVENT THE TAXING OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS, INC. IS A BUSINESS LEAGUE WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP AND WORK TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CONDITIONS OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY. THE COALITION TO PREVENT THE TAXING OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS, INC. ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION THROUGH THREE ACTIVITIES:1.) LOBBYING/GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES2.) MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES3.) ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS

League Of Women Voters Of Illinois

Chicago, IL

Assets: $195k

Revenue: $134k

MISSION:

THE PURPOSES OF THE LWVIL ARE TO PROMOTE POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT AND TO ACT ON SELECTED GOVERNMENTAL ISSUES. THE LEAGUE SHALL NOT SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ANY POLITICAL PARTY OR ANY CANDIDATE.

Asian American Midwest Progressives

Chicago, IL

Assets: $194k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.

Folded Map Project

Chicago, IL

Assets: $190k

Revenue: $392k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

Casa Of East Central Illinois

Charleston, IL

Assets: $184k

Revenue: $209k

MISSION:

THE CASA OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ADVOCATES FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN BROUGHT INTO THE COLES AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY JUVENILE COURT SYSTEMS.

American Watchdogs

Paris, IL

Assets: $180k

MISSION:

PROMOTING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT TEACH OTHERS HOW TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND HOW TO PUBLICLY COMMUNICATE A LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE LAWS WITHIN THIER LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES

Acorn Equality Fund

Peoria, IL

Assets: $178k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

Casa-15th Judicial Circuit

Dixon, IL

Assets: $178k

Revenue: $201k

MISSION:

TO SOLICIT, TRAIN, & PROVIDE COURT APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES TO WORK ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS WITH ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

Casa - Kendall County

Yorkville, IL

Assets: $169k

Revenue: $380k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

Wedignify

Champaign, IL

Assets: $168k

Revenue: $460k

MISSION:

WEDIGNIFY LEADS STUDENTS AND THE MIDWEST TO CHANGE HEARTS AND SAVE LIVES.

Illinois Right To Life Committee

Chicago, IL

Assets: $168k

Revenue: $263k

MISSION:

We could not find a description of this organization.

Changing Worlds

Chicago, IL

Assets: $167k

Revenue: $982k

MISSION:

CHANGING WORLDS' MISSION IS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ORAL HISTORY, WRITING AND ARTS PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING, AFFIRM IDENTITY AND ENHANCE CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.

Illinois Safe Schools Alliance

Chicago, IL

Assets: $160k

Revenue: $478k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

A Beacon Of Light

Maryville, IL

Assets: $148k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage of legislation which assigns legal rights to the unborn and seeks to criminalize the termination of unwanted pregnancies.

International Partners For Ethical Care Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $147k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

Oak Park Lesbian And Gay

Oak Park, IL

Assets: $141k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

Jane Addams Seniors In Action

Chicago, IL

Assets: $127k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights of older adults.

African-American Community Trust Nfp

Chicago, IL

Assets: $119k

Revenue: $328k

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT, FUND AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN DESCENT.