The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

STRENGTHENS FAMILIES BY PARTNERING WITH YOUNG MOMS AS THEY PROGRESS TOWARD WELL-BEING.

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

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THE MISSION OF THE YCCS IS TO ADVOCATE, DEVELOP, AND PROVIDE WORLD CLASS EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUTS AND POST SECONDARY PLACEMENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

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.

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EL VALOR'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE AND PARTICIPATE FULLY IN LIFE. OUR PROGRAMS EXIST TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, ENRICH AND EMPOWER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO BECOME THEIR OWN ADVOCATES.

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 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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SINCE 1899, ASSOCIATION HOUSE HAS WORKED WITH CHICAGOANS WHO SEEK TOOLS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL GOALS BY OFFERING EFFECTIVE, BILINGUAL PROGRAMS. AS ONE OF CHICAGO'S ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT HOUSES, WE PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT FOR ALL AGES IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. WITH A STAFF OF NEARLY 200 PROFESSIONALS, ASSOCIATION HOUSE IS A PILLAR IN THE GREATER HUMBOLDT PARK COMMUNITY AND HAS SERVED MULTIPLE GENERATIONS OF CHICAGOANS IN NEED.

MISSION:

THE ARK PROVIDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, COUNSELING, FOOD, LEGAL, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF THE GREATER CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA.

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.

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THE CREDIT UNION PROVIDES THRIFT AND LOW COST LOANS TO MEMBERS.

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TO PROMOTE CHARACTER AND BUILD CITIZENSHIP AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG YOUTH WITHIN ITS DESIGNATED GEOGRAPHICAL AREA, CONSISTING OF PORTIONS OF ILLINOIS AND INDIANA.

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.

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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.

MISSION:

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

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:

NOBLE NETWORK EDUCATION FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO EXPLORE, ARRANGE AND FACILITATE TRADITIONAL AND NONTRADITIONAL FUNDING OR FINANCING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AT NOBLE NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPORT TO THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART.

MISSION:

TO OPERATE A LOCAL LABOR UNION IN THE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS AREA WHICH REPRESENTS MEMBERSHIP IN EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MATTERS.