The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO ORGANIZE KOREAN AND ASIAN AMERICANS TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL, RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE

MISSION:

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO IS A NONPROFIT NEWS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DELIVERING RELIABLE, NONPARTISAN AND ESSENTIAL COVERAGE OF CHICAGO'S DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS.

MISSION:

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM HELPING THE CHILDREN FACING THE GREATEST RISK FACTORS DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIPS, GOALS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AND CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S TRAJECTORY. WE WORK WITH CHILDREN STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN AND STAY WITH THEM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - NO MATTER WHAT. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH A "FRIEND" (A SALARIED, TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN) AND THEY SPEND 4 HOURS A WEEK TOGETHER 1:1 - IN SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST INDIGENT RETIRED CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH GRANTS-IN-AID AND IN SUCH OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

LIFE AFTER JUSTICE (LAJ) FIGHTS TO FREE THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND PROVIDES SUPPORT IN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES AFTER JUSTICE. LIFE AFTER JUSTICE WAS CREATED BY EXONEREES. THE APPROACH OF THE MAJORITY EXONEREE-LED BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ROOTED IN THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ITS LEADERSHIP. LAJ'S THREE-PRONGED APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO FREE INNOCENT INDIVIDUALS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SYSTEMIC CHANGES BY: *STRATEGICALLY LITIGATING CASES TO CHANGE POLICIES AND LAWS; *PROVIDING A NETWORK OF HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO SUPPORT EXONEREES IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES; AND *ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF EXONEREES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AN ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT BEYOND MONETARY AWARDS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

ICA GREENRISE UPTOWN DEMONSTRATES A CREATIVE CULTURE FOR LIVING AND WORKING WITHIN A HISTORIC 8-STORY BUILDING, WHILE SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-PROFITS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

CFA SOCIETY CHICAGO AIMS TO LEAD THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONS BY PROMOTING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

PROVIDING A SAFE AND LOVING SHELTER TO CATS AND DOGS UNTIL THEIR PERMANENT ADOPTIVE HOME IS FOUND.

MISSION:

WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, ILLINOISPIRG SPEAKS UP AND TAKES ACTION. WE UNCOVER THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND FIGHT TO END THEM, USING THE TIME-TESTED TOOLS OF INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH, MEDIA EXPOSS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OR FUNCTIONS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE BY-LAWS OF THE FOUNDATION.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRACTICES.