The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

JAMES R. JORDAN FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CAPACITY IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE AND IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH AND EDUCATION DISPARITIES BY CONNECTING LOCAL CHALLENGES WITH GLOBAL PARTNERS.

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 to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LUNGEVITY FOUNDATION IS TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL AND IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON IMPROVING LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL RATES, ENSURE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LUNG CANCER PATIENTS, AND PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY LUNG CANCER.

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 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 MISSION IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY BASED RESPONSE TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER WEST TOWN COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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:

AT CHICAT, WE EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUTH THROUGH NO-COST ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (SEE SCH O) PROGRAMS. WE EMPOWER ADULTS THROUGH NO-COST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM FIND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. WE ELEVATE THE TALENTS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS STUDIOS, INDUSTRY-DRIVEN VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND A BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO UNIFY THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE CHICAGO AREA. IT PROVIDES READING AND RECORDING SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS CLIENTS, IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS.

MISSION:

AS A COLLABORATIVE GROUP OF INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE BROADER USE OF PRECAST CONCRETE SYSTEMS, WE ENGAGE OUR CONSTITUENTS THROUGH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT, CERTIFICATION, RESEARCH, MARKETING, AND EDUCATION, AND WE COLLABORATE WITH EACH OTHER TO ENHANCE OUR BUSINESSES.

MISSION:

NHS IS A HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT TRANSFORMS NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, POLICY, AND - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS RELATED ENTITIES - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND LENDING. NHS' WORK IS ROOTED IN AND INFORMED BY THE NEEDS OF ITS TARGETED LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

IMPROVE BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION AND RELATED CELLULAR THERAPIES.

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 the consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO RESTORE, REFURBISH, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE ELKS NATIONAL MEMORIAL BUILDING AND THE ART OBJECTS CONTAINED THEREIN.

MISSION:

CHICAGO COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (CCH) BUILDS COMMUNITY POWER AND ADVANCES RACIAL EQUITY THROUGH ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATION TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS BECAUSE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

MISSION:

WE ARE DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF ORPHANED, ABANDONED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.