The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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IMANS MISSION IS TO FOSTER HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND HEALING IN THE INNER-CITY BY ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, CULTIVATING THE ARTS, AND OPERATING A HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER .

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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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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE DANISH OLD PEOPLE'S HOME AND THE DANISH HOME FOUNDATION THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OTHER SERVICES AND RESOURCES.

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TO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

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THE AMERICAN EPILEPSY SOCIETY PROMOTES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CURE OF EPILEPSY.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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THE NIGHT MINISTRY IS A CHICAGO-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROVIDE (SEE SCH O) HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND HUMAN CONNECTION TO ANY AND ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS.

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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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SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, NFP PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH COUNSELLING TO PROMOTE THE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHICAGO AREA CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS,ADULTS AND FAMILIES.

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THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK (GFN) IS A GLOBAL, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED, WHILE REDUCING FOOD (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ("GFOA") IS TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

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FOUNDED IN 1934, THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COUNCIL IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN GROUP OF BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SENSIBLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES NECESSARY FOR A WORLD-CLASS CHICAGO REGION. THE COUNCIL CONDUCTS POLICY ANALYSIS, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IMPROVE EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.

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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 human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION (ISHLT) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE AND TREATMENT OF END-STAGE HEART AND LUNG DISEASES.

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EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT FOR PERSONS WITH ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS.

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TO FACILITATE INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS, TO INQUIRE INTO THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS, AND TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF THESE INQUIRES.