The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

ASM QALICB, INC. HOLDS TITLE TO THE LUTZ CENTER IN SUPPORT OF AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS' (ASM) MISSION OF PROVIDING CHICAGO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TEENS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS, WHILE GAINING CRITICAL SKILLS FOR WORK, COLLEGE AND BEYOND. THE LUTZ FAMILY CENTER IS A KEY COMPONENT OF ASM'S MISSION. ASM QALICB, INC. LEASES THE LUTZ CENTER TO ASM WHICH OPERATES THE PROPERTY.

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 SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT'S (SWOP) MISSION IS TO BUILD A BROAD-BASED ORGANIZATION OF CHRISTIAN, MUSLIM, AND JEWISH FAITH INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTHWEST CHICAGO, WHICH WILL ENABLE FAMILIES TO EXERCISE COMMON VALUES, DETERMINE THEIR OWN FUTURE AND CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER TO IMPROVE LIFE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. TO THIS END, LEADERS OFSWOP HAVE DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS RACIAL, ETHNIC, GENERATIONAL AND FAITH DIFFERENCES AND TO BRINGING THE COMMON CONCERNS OF THEIR INSTITUTIONSINTO THE PUBLIC LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY AS THEY DEVELOP THE CAPACITY TO ACT COLLECTIVELY AND "STAND FOR THE WHOLE."

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OR FUNCTION OF, OR AS AUTHORIZED IN THE CHARTER OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITION CHICAGO.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

MISSION:

BERNARDIN SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATION PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS.

MISSION:

NEGOTIATE WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP.

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:

WE UNIQUELY SELECT, TRAIN, & MENTOR ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS STUDENTS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO COMPLETE COLLEGE & BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO WILL TRANSFORM THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS & OUR CITY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF GIDEON COURT APARTMENTS, A 150-UNIT HUD ASSISTED PROJECT IN DEKALB, ILLINOIS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL, RAPID REHOUSING, AND PERMANENT HOUSING IN PHILADELPHIA, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN NEW ORLEANS AND ST. LOUIS, PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHICAGO, NEW YORK CITY, AND PHILADELPHIA, DAY/RESOURCE CENTERS WITH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, MACON, GEORGIA, AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN MACON, GA; LITTLE ROCK, AR; AND PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

ENCOURAGE SPECIALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF SURGERY OF TRAUMA.

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:

TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO, A NONPROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY.

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:

GOEDERT SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATION PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS.

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:

MOTION PICTURE STUDIO MECHANICS LOCAL 476 (LOCAL), HAS A STATED PURPOSE TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THEIR MORAL, ECONOMIC & SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT. TO ACHIEVE THIS PURPOSE, THE LOCAL'S OFFICERS AND BUSINESS MANAGER NEGOTIATE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH EMPLOYERS WORKING IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL'S MEMBERSHIP.

MISSION:

DEFEND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PRESS, ASSEMBLY, AND OTHER RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE US CONSTITUTION AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.