The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on 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 CHICAGO PSYCHOANALYTIC INSTITUTE TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, USING PSYCHOANALYTIC KNOWLEDGE TO HELP THEM GROW AND THRIVE.

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 HELP FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, WELL-ROUNDED YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING ENRICHING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP MODELS, A PLACE OF PRIDE AND SENSE OF COMMMUNITY.

MISSION:

ADVANCE THE SPECIALTY OF ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND NURSING PRACTICE.

MISSION:

ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN WORLDWIDE. WE START WITH ONE IMPORTANT SOURCE: LEAD PAINT.

MISSION:

AID FOR WOMEN OPERATES PREGNANCY HELP CENTERS, PREGNANCY MEDICAL CLINICS AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO ASSIST WOMEN IN DIFFICULT AND UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY SITUATIONS SO THAT THEY MIGHT CHOOSE LIFE.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC WILL BE KNOWN FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO THE RICHNESS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AS REFLECTED IN OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE BY PROVIDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS. GOSPEL MUSIC HAS PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND CIVIL RIGHTS AS WELL AS AN AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL AROUND THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM WILL INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GOSPEL MUSIC AND ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC CULTURE THROUGH ITS EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS.

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 PROVIDE AFFORDABLE FRESH PRODUCE, FROZEN AND LOCAL PROTEINS TO UNDERSERVED (SEE SCH O) COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

MISSION:

CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES PROVIDES REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS AND/OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, THROUGH ITS MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY REPURPOSING EXISTING ASSETS ANDLEVERAGING COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH (CENR) TO IMPROVE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR GREATER QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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 PROMOTE HISPANIC IT LEADERSHIP IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY. HITEC WILL PROVIDE THESE CURRENT AND FUTURE LEADERS WITH A SOLID SKILL SET THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO BUILD A SECURE AND HOPEFUL TODAY SO CHILDREN FACING HEALTH ISSUES AND POVERTY SUCCEED TOMORROW.