The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

NCHL IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY BUILDING DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN THE US AND ABROAD. NCHL IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER SOURCE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP PRACTICES, CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES FOR PEER COLLABORATION ACROSS ORGANIZATIONS, AND COLLECTIVELY DEVELOPING INDUSTRY MODELS AND BENCHMARKS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE.

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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AFFORDABLE HOUSING- THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO DEVELOP, OWN AND OPERATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR VERY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AGED 62 OR OLDER.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

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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.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO PEOPLE UNABLE TO AFFORD SUCH SERVICES ON THEIR OWN.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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ROOTED IN POLISH HERITAGE FOR OVER A CENTURY, PAA ADVANCES TODAY'S DIVERSE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.

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:

HELP VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS OF EDGEWATER, ANDERSONVILLE, ROGERS PARK, UPTOWN, BOWMANVILLE, AND WEST RIDGE OVERCOME DIFFICULT TIMES BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, REFERRAL, AND OTHER SERVICES.

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

MISSION:

HEALTHY SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN IS DEDICATED TO MAKING SCHOOLS HEALTHIER PLACES FOR CHILDREN AND USES AN EQUITY LENS TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES ON ISSUES INCLUDING NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL FOOD COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS AND GREEN SCHOOLYARDS.

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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THE MISSION OF EMHS IS TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY INFORMED, QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO NORTH RIVER RESIDENTS THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF CLINICAL PRACTICE, EDUCATION AND EVALUATION, AND THE APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INSIGHT TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY CONCERNS, AS INFORMED BY THE COMMUNITY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS AND PARTNERS.

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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BANDWITH MUSIC WORKS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS WITHIN UNDERSERVED CHICAGO COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LASTING ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMING ARTS INSTRUCTION.

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.