The Nonprofit Ecosystem in 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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MAESTRO CARES FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES. WE DO SO BY PROVIDING HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, WE ARE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND HELPING CHILDREN BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS.

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THE MISSION OF THE PSYCHONOMIC SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER THE SCIENCE OF COGNITION THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATION OF BASIC RESEARCH IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND ALLIED SCIENCES.

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TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT.

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CONCORDIA PLACE DISRUPTS SOCIAL INEQUITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO TOP-QUALITY EDUCATION, ENRICHMENT, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES - TOGETHER. FOCUSING ON EDUCATION AND LEARNING, CONCORDIA PLACE ENVISIONS BIGGER AND BETTER TOMORROWS WHERE RICH DIVERSITY STRENGTHENS LEARNING AND GROWTH FOR ALL. SINCE IT'S CREATION IN 1981, CONCORDIA HAS GROWN PHYSICALLY AND PROGRAMMATICALLY TO OPERATE FOUR CENTERS AND SERVE CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS, AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE CHICAGO AREA.

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT. OBTAINING FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, INC, LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT, AND THE RESURRECTION PROJECT IN THEIR MISSIONS TO BUILDING OR REHABILITATING AFFORDABLE HOMES AT SCALE FOR SALE TO LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES IN NEIGHBORHOODS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF CHICAGO.

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TO FIND A CURE FOR EPILEPSY BY PROMOTING AND FUNDING PATIENT FOCUSED RESEARCH.

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TO FIGHT FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVANCING LAWS AND POLICIES THAT CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES.

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

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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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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ILLINOIS STATE CHARTERED CREDIT UNION OPERATED FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS

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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 preventive, diagnostic and treatment services that focus on a particular mental health disorder.

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SELFHELP PROVIDES NURSING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE AGED.

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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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ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY AND TO PRESERVE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND HERITAGE

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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 raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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THE CHICAGO PARKS FOUNDATION ("CPF") SEEKS TO PRESERVE CHICAGO'S PUBLIC PARKS, ENHANCE THE PARK VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE PARKS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE CPF IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING CHICAGO PARKS, MAKING THEM RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL COMMUNITIES, AND INSTILLING A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP.