The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PROMOTE RESEARCH WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TENANTS.

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THE NORTH AMERICAN NEUROMODULATION SOCIETY (NANS) IS DEDICATED TO BEING THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING NEUROMODULATION. NANS PROMOTES MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AMONG CLINICIANS, SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND OTHERS TO ADVANCE NEUROMODULATION THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ADVOCACY. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS NANS SEEKS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE.

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INTENTIONAL SPORTS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT STANDS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING COMPETITIVE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES FOR LOW INCOME YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO.

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THE COPERNICUS FOUNDATION WAS CHARTED TO SERVE THE METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AREA AS A MAJOR CIVIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCE

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TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF YACHTING; THE SCIENCES OF SEAMANSHIP, NAVIGATION AND YACHT DESIGN; MAINTAIN A SUITABLE CLUB QUARTERS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENIENCE OF MEMBERS.

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.

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ANIMAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OPERATES AN ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER FOR CATS.

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ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE (IPHI) MOBILIZES STAKEHOLDERS, CATALYZES PARTNERSHIPS AND LEADS ACTION TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS TO MAXIMIZE HEALTH, HEALTH EQUITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.

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PROMOTE SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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THE NEUROCRITICAL CARE SOCIETY IS A MULTIDISIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS WITH LIFE-THREATENING NEUROLOGICAL ILLNESSES.

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TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND COORDINATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCE PROGRAMS.

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TO DEMONSTRATE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SYSTEMS.

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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 for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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EQUITY AND TRANSFORMATION EAT IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY AND FOR POST-INCARCERATED PEOPLE. EAT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2018 WITH THE MISSION TO UPLIFT THE VOICES AND POWER OF BLACK CHICAGOANS ENGAGED IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY: THE DIVERSIFIED SET OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ENTERPRISES JOBS AND WORKERS THAT ARE NOT REGULATED OR PROTECTED BY THE STATE. WE HAVE CONTINUOUSLY WITNESSED SYSTEM-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES; THEY ARE SHUT OUT OF THE WORKFORCE FORCED INTO INFORMALITY AND CRIMINALIZED FOR SURVIVING. THESE SYSTEMIC INEQUALITIES OFTEN LEAD TO EXTREME POVERTY AND ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF INCARCERATION. EAT IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY FOR INFORMAL WORKERS AND DISMANTLING ANTI-BLACK RACISM.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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TO ATTRACT A BROAD UNIVERSE OF CHANNEL PARTNERS ACROSS A LARGE SPECTRUM OF LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS, BUILD UNIQUE AND MULTIFACETED NETWORKING PLATFORMS FOR MEMBERS, AND TO EDUCATE AND EXAMINE IDEAS ACROSS THE ENTIRE CHANNEL.