The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

Chicago is home to 18k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $72b in revenue and employ 404k individuals.

How Large Are Chicago, IL Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

629

1-5

324

6-10

415

11-25

264

26-50

202

51-100

162

101-250

156

250-1000

40

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

1.6k

$50k-250k

1.6k

$250k-1M

1.2k

$1M-5M

337

$5M-10M

259

$10M-25M

186

$25M-100M

89

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Chicago, IL Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Chicago, IL

Greenwood Philanthropic Fund

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $137k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Charles W Stiger Jr 02-20672

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $49k

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS SHOWN ON SCHEDULE A PART I

United German American Societies Of Greater Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $548k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

Friends Of Payton Association

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $851k

MISSION:

ENHANCE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE WALTER PAYTON COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL.

Camp Young Judaea Midwest Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA MIDWEST, INSPIRES JEWISH CHILDREN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO THRIVE IN A JOYFUL, TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT ISRAEL AND JUDAISM.

Ymca Emergency Assistance Fund

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $109k

MISSION:

THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO YMCA STAFF AND ALUMNI WHEN AN ACCIDENT, ILLNESS, DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, DISASTER OR OTHER CRISIS STRIKES AND MEANS OF NEEDED HELP ARE LIMITED OR HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED.

Equiticity

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO OPERATIONALIZE RACIAL EQUITY BY HARNESSING THE COLLECTIVE POWER THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY MOBILITY RITUALS, AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF BLACK, BROWN, AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY.

Harriet Kirk Tr 82 67-7 Uw Nect

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $188k

MISSION:

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

Henry Evans Tr Uw Fbo United Hospital P60081000

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $125k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

Dr Harry Britenstool Scholarship Fund 12325824

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $142k

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.

Hesta Stuart Christian Charitable Trust

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $203k

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.

Illinois Business And Economic Development Corporation

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

Irwin Block And Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Memorial Fund

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $100k

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.

Gildas Club Chicago

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER ARE EMPOWERED BY KNOWLEDGE, STRENGTHENED BY ACTION, AND SUSTAINED BY COMMUNITY.

Kobler Memorial Fund Ua

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $116k

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.

Mary Miller Goertz Memorial Tr

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $39k

MISSION:

FUNDS UPBRING PER ORDER OF THE WILL. THIS INCOME IS EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG ST. JOHN LUTHERAN HOME, BETHLEHEM CHILDREN'S TREATMENT CENTER, AND LUTHERAN TOWERS.

Alvin R Amundson Charitable Tr

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $176k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.

Theodore H Sedler Scholarship Fund

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $-169k

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)

Whitworth 1989 Charitable Trust A

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $89k

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.

Gary Comer Youth Center

Chicago, IL

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

WE PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND FUTURES AS WELL-ROUNDED GLOBAL CITIZENS.