The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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FRIENDS OF BURLEY IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WHOSE SOLE MISSION IS TO RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT AUGUSTUS H. BURLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

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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 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.

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.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATESSUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS

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TO PROVIDE FRENCH CURRICULUM IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO K-12 STUDENTS.

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WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE HELD FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MAY AT WHICH ORIGINAL ESSAYS WRITTEN BY MEMBERS ON TOPICS OF LITERARY HISTORICAL OR GENERAL

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PROMOTING AND DEFENDING "MERE CHRISTIANITY," I.E., HISTORIC CHRISTIAN ORTHODOXY THAT IS SHARED BY FAITHFUL CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS, BY MEANS OF MEDIA, LECTURES & CONFERENCES

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TO RESTORE & MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC NORWOOD PARK TRAIN STATION DEPOT AS A FUNCTIONAL ASSET. THE DEPOT IS ONE OF CHICAGO'S OLDEST TRAIN STATION STRUCTURES. THIS LITTLE SLICE OF CHICAGO AND RAILROAD HISTORY HAS BEEN THOUGHTFULLY MOLDED INTO A MODERN EVENT VENUE WHILE MAINTAINING ITS HISTORICAL FEEL. BUILT IN 1907,THE STATION DEPOT UNDERWENT A MAJOR RENOVATION IN 1999. WITH 1,100 SQUARE FEET OF OPEN SPACE THE 40' X 24' FORMER WAITING ROOM HAS SOARING CEILINGS, ELEGANT HANGING CHANDELIERS, PERIOD ERA ARTWORK, AND AN HISTORIC FEEL.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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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.

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.

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FFHC WORKS TO COORDINATE AND ENHANCE SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATING FATHERS AND PROVIDES A RANGE OF DISCIPLINES THAT REINFORCE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SUPPORT THAT EMPHASIZE PARENTING SKILLS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT SERVICES.

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TO PROMOTE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PHILOSOPHY FOR ANIMAL COMPANIONS THROUGH EDUCATION TO PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CHARITIES, AGENCIES, AND VETERINARY MEDICINE PROVIDERS IN PROMOTING ANIMAL HOSPICE.

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THE AMERICAN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE ASSOCIATION, FOUNDED IN 1960, IS THE PRINCIPAL LEARNED SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES FOR SCHOLARS WHOSE WORK INVOLVES SEVERAL LITERATURES AND CULTURES, AS WELL AS THE PREMISES OF CROSS-CULTURAL LITERARY STUDY ITSELF.

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FRIENDS OF PRENTICE WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE PRENTICE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE.

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READING BETWEEN THE LINES CREATES A UNIQUE SPACE FOR THE DISCUSSION OF GREAT LITERATURE WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE INCARCERATED OR TRANSITIONING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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.