The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

INNOVATE PROJECTS THROUGH GRANTS THAT SUPPORT CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAMS AND GO ABOVE AND BEYOND NORMAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER GAMES OF BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, FOOTBALL, AND LACROSSE, IN ADDITION TO CHEERLEADING AMONG BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, THE PARK DISTRICT AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ZONES IN THE SAME AREA.

MISSION:

FRESH FILMS' (THE ORGANIZATION) MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH ENGAGING THEM IN THE CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL PROCESSES OF FILMMAKING; FILMMAKING IS OUR VEHICLE FOR MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AMONG TEENS. THE PROGRAM SERVES DIVERSE UNDERSERVED TEENS OF ALL ETHNICITIES (MORE THAN 66% YOUTH OF COLOR), GENDERS (57% WOMEN), BACKGROUNDS (55% FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH), AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS.

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 KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER BY PROVIDING STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SUPPORT, SOCIAL SERVICE AND THE BASIC NEEDS FOR YOUTH TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THEIR QUALTIY OF LIFE AND THEIR FAMILIES.GOPYC SERVICES INCLUDE: GROUP HOME AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES, MENTORING, TUTORING, AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS AGENCY IS "KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER".

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, AND THE FOUNDATION AS AUTHORIZED IN THEIR BY-LAWS.

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LAWN LODGE IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS WHOSE MISSION IS THE PROMOTION OF CHARITY, MASONIC GOODWILL AND FELLOWSHIP.

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THE WARREN BILLY CHERRY SCHOLARSHIP FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF WARREN CHERRY, A MUCH LOVED AND RESPECTED EDUCATOR FROM EVANSTON, ILLINOIS. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PERPETUATE HIS TOTAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL PEOPLE, HIS COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND HIS ENERGETIC DEDICATION TO ENRICHING CHILDREN AND INSTITUTIONS OF EVANSTON. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS ALLOWING THEM TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE ARIE CROWN HEBREW DAY SCHOOL, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION.

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:

PRIMARY TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC AS A PUBLIC ARTS PRESENTER AND LOCAL ARTS AGENCY. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE, NURTURE AND CELEBRATE THE CREATIVITY OF THE TOTAL COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

COTTAGE HEALTH FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT, BENEFIT OR CARRY OUT THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

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EDUCATIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL ENRICHMENT OF CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE MEMORY OF EMMETT TILL AND HIS MOTHER, MAMIE TILL0MOBLEY THROUGH THE ADVOCACY OF SOCIAL AND LEGAL JUSTICE WITH PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION, PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization

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

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.