The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

WITH THE CORE BELIEF THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE, AND IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE NEED, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHICAGO WORKS TO CHAMPION HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS BY INVESTING IN RESIDENT PRIORITIES, BUILDING QUALITY HOMES, AND SUPPORTING HOMEOWNERSHIP.

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THE MISSION OF THE DECATUR FAMILY YMCA, AS A CHARITY, IS TO PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CHILD CARE, AFTERSCHOOL, SUMMER CARE, RECREATION AND FITNESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

FOR CHICAGOLAND YOUTH WHO DESIRE AND DESERVE MORE, METROSQUASH COMBINES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COMPETITIVE SQUASH, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND MAKE THEIR MARK.

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THE COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY FOUNDATION SEEKS TO BE LAKE COUNTY'S FIRST CHOICE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. OUR PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORT THE COLLEGE'S MISSION TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ADVANCE STUDENT SUCCESS AND STRENGTHEN THE DIVERSE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

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OPERATION OF AN EIGHTEEN HOLE GOLF COURSE, RESTAURANT AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND SOCIAL BENEFIT OF THE CLUB'S MEMBERSHIP.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WELLNESS HOUSE, A NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH ENCOURAGES, EDUCATES AND EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTS PEOPLE WORKING TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF CANCER IN THEIR LIVES.

MISSION:

THE HYDE PARK ART CENTER PRESENTS INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS OF NEW WORK BY PRIMARILY CHICAGO-BASED ARTISTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, NOVICE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL, AND FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR A DIVERSE AND CREATIVE AUDIENCE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ART CENTER ACTIVELY CULTIVATES A MORE VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY AND AIMS TO FOSTER A COLLECTIVE SPIRIT AMONG ARTISTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT FACILITATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO EXPERIMENT AND DO THINGS THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO ELSEWHERE AND ENCOURAGES ITS VISITORS TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF ART AND ART MAKING.

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SINCE 1870, ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAS BEEN AN AGENT OF HOPE AND CHANGE TO IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO, ENABLING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND FAMILIES TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF POVERTY AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. ERIE HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITYLATINX IMMIGRANTS ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDSTHROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY, WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

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TO PROVIDE INDUSTRY TRAINING OF IRONWORKERS OF LOCAL #63.

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TO ASSIST OUR MEMBERS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR FINANCIAL WELL BEING BY PROVIDING LOANS SHARE SAVINGS ACCTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SERVICES IN A FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL MATTER

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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO IS THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S PUBLIC-PRIVATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. OUR MISSION IS TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION, SUPPORT BUSINESS, AND PROMOTE CHICAGO AS A LEADING GLOBAL CITY. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHICAGOANS PROSPER. WE DRIVE GROWTH THROUGH BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTING BUSINESSES TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE CHAMPION CHICAGO AS A WORLD-CLASS CITY THROUGH BUILDING STRATEGIC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS, CONVENING POLICY MAKERS AND LEADERS, AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT. WE UNITE LEADERS TO ADVANCE GROWTH IN CHICAGO'S NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH TALENT DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, AND INVESTMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON SCHEDULE A PART I

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THE DANISH HOME FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HONORING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES CENTERED IN DANISH AND SCANDINAVIAN CUSTOMS.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN REGION AS A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND POLICY CENTER WORKING TO COMBAT SYSTEMATIC BARRIERS TO EQUITY AND TO FIGHT FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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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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PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION, PRACTICE COMMITTEES. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO

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RAISING FUNDS FOR DIRECT SUPPORT OF SOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

MISSION:

EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF ONCOLOGY & ENSURE THAT ALL CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE.