The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

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:

LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND FUNDRAISING.

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 ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA'S FUTURE LEADERS IN WHOM THE COMMUNITY WILL VEST RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS WELL BEING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN SCHEDULE A PART I

MISSION:

PROGRAMS DEVELOPED TO REDUCE ILLITERACY, JOBLESSNESS, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS IN THE CHICAGO AREA THROUGH BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL EXCHANGE OF INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOODS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUT ACADEMICALLY MOTIVATED CHICAGO INNER-CITY YOUTH.

MISSION:

YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES, INC. PROMOTES THE STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT EMPOWER AND ENRICH EACH TO FACE LIFE'S CHALLENGES WITH CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCY, AND DIGNITY.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES OF THIRTEEN MIDWESTERN STATES IN THE EXPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.

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TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP LIBRARY SERVICE AND LIBRARIANSHIP THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to inform the public of health and safety hazards and measures for furthering the early detection, treatment or rehabilitation of people who have an illness, injury or disability.

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 EQUAL HOPE (FORMERLY METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BREAST CANCER TASK FORCE) IS TO SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES BY ELIMINATING HEALTH DISPARITIES IN ILLINOIS, ORIGINALLY THROUGH THE LENS OF BREAST CANCER AND EXPANDING MORE RECENTLY TO ADDITIONAL WOMEN'S CANCERS AND HEALTHCARE MORE BROADLY THROUGH MEDICAL HOMES. WE ADDRESS WOMEN'S HEALTH HOLISTICALLY WITH THE GOAL OF ELIMINATING INEQUITIES IN PREVENTION, SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND SURVIVORSHIP FOR ALL WOMEN.

MISSION:

THREEWALLS IS DEDICATATED TO FOSTERING CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES THAT RESPOND TO LIVED EXPERIENCES, ENCORAGING CONNECTIONS BEYOND ART THROUGH PERFORMANCE, LIVE EXHIBITS, PUBLICATIONS, ALL WHILE CONNECTING SEGRATED COMMUNITIES THROOUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

MISSION:

MISSION IS TO PREVENT LUNG DISEASE, PROMOTE CLEAN AIR AND HELP PEOPLE LIVE BETTER THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND POLICY CHANGE.