The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION ACTS AS A GOVERNING BODY AND AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAZA, SIDEWALKS AND ESPLANADE.

MISSION:

ADVANCE NURSES' RIGHTS AND EMPOWER NURSES TO BE ADVOCATES FOR THEIR PATIENTS AND 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:

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 private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY TO PROMOTE, HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF A. PHILIP RANDOLPH, THE BROTHERHOOD OF SLEEPING CAR PORTERS AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY AFRICAN AMERICANS TO AMERICA'S LABOR MOVEMENT WITH A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON AFRICAN AMERICAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE NIGHT MINISTRY'S MISSION TO CONNECT YOUTH AND ADULTS IN NEED WITH BASIC (SEE SCH O) RESOURCES FOR HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND MORE THROUGH ITS OUTREACH, HEALTH, AND HOMELESS YOUTH HOUSING PROGRAMS BY EFFECTIVELY MANAGING THE NIGHT MINISTRY'S SIGNIFICANT ASSETS AND ENSURING THEIR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND VIABILITY.

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FLOATING MUSEUM IS AN ARTS COLLECTIVE THAT CREATES NEW MODELS EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ART, COMMUNITY, ARCHITECTURE, AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

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:

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.

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TOGETHER WITH ISRAEL IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO INFORMING AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT ISRAEL'S UNIQUE ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO DELIVERS ACCESSIBLE, QUALITY, TRANSFORMATIVE YOUTH WRESTLING PROGRAMS IN CHICAGO. WE BELIEVE WRESTLING IS THE BEST VEHICLE FOR BECOMING LIFE CHAMPIONS FOR THOSE WHO EMBRACE IT. WE BELIEVE DENYING CHILDREN WITH LIMITED RESOURCES THE OPPORTUNITY TO WRESTLE IS AN EQUITY ISSUE. OUR ORGANIZATION CLOSES THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BETWEEN WEALTHY SUBURBAN STUDENT ATHLETES AND CHILDREN GROWING UP IN CHICAGO?S UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS.

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ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THE BELIEF THAT HEALTHY KIDS CREATE A BETTER WORLD. WE PURSUE THIS VISION BY MOBILIZING FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS THE CHILD HEALTH CRISIS AND PREPARE KIDS TO BE HEALTHY IN BODY AND MIND. THROUGH FUNDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EXPERT CONTENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND A NETWORK OF PARENT LEADERS, WE COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THREE KEY AREAS OF CHILD HEALTH: FOOD ACCESS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ACTIVE PLAY; AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND RISK BEHAVIOR PREVENTION.

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 is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.