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 SERVE YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESIDENTS IN THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD OF AUSTIN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, BY BUILDING A COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER THAT PROVIDES AMATEUR SPORTS ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION, AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

GOODMAN THEATRE SEEKS TO BE THE PREMIER CULTURAL INSTITUTION IN CHICAGO THROUGH THE UNSURPASSED QUALITY, RANGE AND EQUITY OF ITS PRODUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS AND THROUGH ITS COMMITMENT TO ITS COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

NATIONAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND (NCIF), WWW.NCIF.ORG, IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT 501(C)(4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) FORMED IN 1996 WITH A MISSION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, NCIF SET UP NCIF NFP INC AS A SUPPORTING 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO HELP RAISE FUNDING, CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, PATIENT DEBT TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL GENERATE IMPACT IN UNDERSERVED LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, CATALYZE EMPLOYMENT, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE REDUCTION OF THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022, NCIF AND ITS CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES HAD TOTAL ASSETS ON BALANCE SHEET OF $58 MILLION. WITH $162 MILLION OF NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS (NMTC) ALLOCATIONS OUTSTANDING, TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT WAS $220 MILLION AT DECEMBER 31, 2022.

MISSION:

TO MANAGE, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN, OWN AND LEASE REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR WOMEN WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.

MISSION:

PERSPECTIVES CHARTER SCHOOLS PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT EDUCATION, BASED UPON THE PRINCIPLES OF "A DISCIPLINED LIFE". THIS PREPARES THEM FOR LIFE IN A CHANGING WORLD AND HELPS THEM FURTHER BECOME INTELLECTUALLY REFLECTIVE, CARING AND ETHICAL PEOPLE. PERSPECTIVES PREPARES ALL STUDENTS TO ENTER AND SUCCEED IN COLLEGE.

MISSION:

TO BRING TO LIFE THE PLAYS OF SHAKESPEARE AND PRESENT OTHER GREAT PERFORMANCES FOR AUDIENCES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND FROM AROUND THE GLOBE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

WE ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY INVESTING IN FAMILIES TO DISRUPT THE SYSTEMIC AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC INEQUITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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:

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF SENIOR ADULTS BY OFFERING THOUGHTFUL INNOVATIONS IN SERVICES FOR A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLES.

MISSION:

WE BELIEVE IN ARTISTS AND THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN OUR SOCIETY. EACH YEAR, WE AWARD UP TO FIFTY $50,000 UNRESTRICTED FELLOWSHIPS TO THE MOST COMPELLING ARTISTS WORKING AND LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES, IN ALL DISCIPLINES, AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREER.

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN AT-RISK ENVIRONMENTS.

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.