The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

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TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL FACILITY FOR PRESCHOOL LEARNING

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TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESSES WITHIN THE LAKE VIEW COMMUNITY CHICAGO

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THE QUADRANGLE CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF MEMBERS OF THE FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO AND OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN LITERATURE, SCIENCE OR ART. THE CLUB HAS APPROXIMATELY 1193 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND APPROXIMATELY 278 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT MEMBERS.

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ASSISTING CHICAGO AREA MUNICIPALITIES ON REGIONAL ISSUES.

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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.

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CHICAGO TRAINING CENTER,USING THE SPORT OF COMPETITIVE ROWING, CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED CHICAGO YOUTH TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES TO ACHIEVE THEIR ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. THE CTC NURTURING ENVIRONMENT HELPS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS TO ADVANCE LIFE GOALS.

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PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF OLD GORDON CEMETERY, TEXAS

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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THE MISSION OF EMERGENCE DANCE IS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO DANCE FOR ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES BY PERFORMING, REHEARSING, TEACHING, ADVISING, PRESENTING, CURATING AND MARKETING DANCE.

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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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THE JOBS FUND IS THE 501C3 ENTITY CREATED AND SPONSORED BY CHICAGO-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE, SCORE. TO DATE SCORE HAS ISSUED $40MM IN NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS TO QUALIFYING PROJECTS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS AND INDIANA. THE JOBS FUND GRANTS FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS THAT OFFER JOB TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES THAT SCORE ALREADY SERVES.

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WE ENSURE ALL FAMILIES CAN ACCESS LIFE-SAVING CANCER TREATMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. WE CARRY OUT THIS MISSION BY SCHEDULING AND PAYING FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE A CHILD IS BEING TREATED FOR CANCER. ULTIMATELY, WE GIVE CHILDREN THE BEST ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING CANCER TREATMENT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL SITUATION.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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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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CHANGE ILLINOIS IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HONEST AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT, OPEN ELECTIONS, AND HIGH LEVELS OF VOTER PARTICIPATION IN ILLINOIS.

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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN AN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION.

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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.

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THE CHICAGO AREA RUNNERS ASSOCIATION (CARA) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE LOCAL RUNNING COMMUNITY. WE ARE CHICAGOLANDS RUNNING CLUB PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL RUNNERS TO TRAIN, RACE, LEARN, BE SOCIAL AND VOLUNTEER, PROVIDING SPONSORSHIP OF LOCAL RUNNING EVENTS, HEALTH EDUCATION CLINICS, AWARDS PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

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TO INVOLVE COMMUNITY IN THE RESEARCH, DOCUMENTATION, COLLECTION, AND PRESERVATION OF EDGEWATER HISTORY. TO PROMOTE THE STUDY, SHARING, AND ENJOYMENT OF THAT HISTORY, AND TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF LANDMARKS.