The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

THROUGH PLANNING AND COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPERS, GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND OTHER STAKE-HOLDERS, THE FAR-SOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (FAR SOUTH CDC)STRIVES TO FACILITATE AND FOSTER QUALITY RETAIL BUSINESSES THAT WILL MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, NEW INDUSTRIAL USES, AND NEW REHABILITATED COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS THAT WILL CREATE JOBS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN ITS SERVICE AREA.

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 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 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 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 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 act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.

MISSION:

MYSI PROVIDES CLINICAL, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES AND YOUTH.

MISSION:

LEGAL ASSOCIATION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND MARKETING SERVICES TO MEMBER FIRMS

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:

TO SUPPORT THE WESTSIDE OF CHICAGO BY OFFERING A WOMEN'S SHELTER TO FAMILIES IN NEED

MISSION:

DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER REIMAGINES AND DIVERSIFIES THE AESTHETICS OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE BY UNITING MODERN, CLASSICAL, AMERICAN, AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRADITIONS IN DANCE AND STORYTELLING. THROUGH ITS UNCOMPROMISING PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, DRDT DEMONSTRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART AND BEAUTY THROUGH DANCE EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT IN CHICAGO AND ON THE WORLD STAGE. DRDT IS ROOTED IN TRADITIONS OF AMERICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN DANCE, STORYTELLING, AND UNIVERSAL THEMES THAT SPARK A VISCERAL EXPERIENCE AND IGNITE AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE IN DIVERSE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE. DRDT COLLABORATES WITH NATIONALLY RENOWNED CHOREOGRAPHERS, ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF MODERN, BALLET, AND AFRICAN DANCE, TO REFLECT CONTEMPORARY VOICES.

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:

INTUIT IS A PREMIER MUSEUM OF SELF-TAUGHT ART, ART CREATED BY ARTISTS WHO DIDNT, OR SOMETIMES COULDNT, FOLLOW A TRADITIONAL PATH OF ART MAKING, USING MATERIALS AT HAND TO REALIZE THEIR ARTISTIC VISION. THE MUSEUMS MISSIONCHAMPIONING THE DIVERSE VOICES OF SELF-TAUGHT ART, WELCOMING NEW AND FAMILIAR AUDIENCESIS GROUNDED IN THE ETHOS THAT ART CAN BE FOUND ANYWHERE AND MADE BY ANYONE. THE INSTINCT TO CREATE IS UNIVERSAL AND THE ARTS MUST EMBRACE, REPRESENT AND BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

MISSION:

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

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 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 FOUNDATION PROMOTES PLAYING SOCCER AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUTHS.

MISSION:

TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY OFFERING HOME, HELP, AND HOPE.

MISSION:

TO CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY, IMPROVE THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROVIDE A VOICE FOR YOUTH, PROTECT IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY, AND END ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE.