The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ACADEMIC ADDICTION MEDICINE; SUPPORT ADDICTION MEDICINE TRAINING THROUGH EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.

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 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 PROVIDE FUNDING TOWARD INNOVATIVE, LEADING EDGE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY THAT WILL ONE DAY ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD CANCER.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT GEOGRAPHY AND ITS IMPORTANT USES.

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 FRIENDSHIP CENTER FOSTERS HOPE AND DIGNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO FOOD, VITAL RESOURCES, AND CRITICAL SOCIAL SERVICES.

MISSION:

THE HISTORIC CHICAGO BUNGALOW ASSOCIATOIN IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE CHICAGO BUNGALOW ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. THE ASSOCIATION IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE CHICAGO BUNGALOW AS A DISTINCTIVE HOUSING TYPE, ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN BUNGALOW REHABS.

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 is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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 PROVIDE AN INNOVATIVE STRUCTURE FOR A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOME (BHH) SERVING CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES ON THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST SIDES OF CHICAGO.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS FACING THE CHALLENGE OF RECOVERY FROM SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS.

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:

PROMOTE BOATING ACTIVITIES THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES, SEMINARS, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT BOATING ACTIVITIES