Illinois is home to 72k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $161b in revenue and employ 1.0m individuals.
Where Do Illinois
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1,630 | 41,780 | $4,609,076,918 | $671,379,764 |
| Rock Island | 1,263 | 9,121 | $2,489,496,106 | $86,616,284 |
| Rockford | 985 | 19,213 | $2,119,601,867 | $635,961,198 |
| Naperville | 980 | 11,760 | $2,231,042,761 | $343,423,197 |
| Peoria | 901 | 45,865 | $5,849,561,546 | $736,294,393 |
| Evanston | 737 | 44,927 | $10,204,186,724 | $16,448,757,136 |
| Champaign | 691 | 3,463 | $286,012,299 | $120,153,783 |
| Aurora | 629 | 9,373 | $2,122,722,810 | $281,279,902 |
| Bloomington | 607 | 6,090 | $857,326,303 | $89,197,414 |
| Joliet | 529 | 6,098 | $517,393,762 | $22,800,053 |
| Decatur | 514 | 5,493 | $1,138,349,986 | $728,816,670 |
| Schaumburg | 484 | 3,635 | $705,220,756 | $95,658,682 |
| Wheaton | 478 | 5,251 | $747,671,107 | $530,494,388 |
| Elgin | 456 | 4,110 | $441,104,949 | $410,303,971 |
| Northbrook | 434 | 3,439 | $534,966,717 | $1,486,934,060 |
| Skokie | 411 | 4,389 | $435,318,119 | $178,209,176 |
| Oak Park | 407 | 3,380 | $388,212,780 | $162,005,148 |
| Belleville | 407 | 4,800 | $462,575,415 | $126,391,968 |
| Quincy | 396 | 8,444 | $928,368,454 | $144,037,959 |
| Glenview | 396 | 2,422 | $339,840,829 | $248,112,497 |
Winnetka, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $117k
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.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
TO ACCEPT, PREPARE, STORE, AND TRANSPORT WHOLE BODY DONATIONS TO MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH.
Elgin, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 71
MISSION:
ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $744k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN SCHEDULE A PART I
Palatine, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $869k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.
Lincolnshire, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO BUILD & STRENGTHEN ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATIONS & RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DEMENTIA WORLDWIDE.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $147k
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OR FUNCTIONS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE BY-LAWS OF THE FOUNDATION.
Orland Park, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $48k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.
Wood River, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $578k
Employees: 24
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Carol Stream, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $994k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE FOR ORPHANS AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, PRIMARILY THE UKRAINE.
Des Plaines, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.
Tinley Park, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO SERVE AS A TITLE HOLDING COMPANY FOR GRAND PRAIRIE SERVICES, AN ILLINOIS 501(C)(2) ORGANIZATION.
Peoria, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $18k
MISSION:
YOUTH FARM, INC. IS ORGANIZED TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE OPERATION, INCLUDING PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF THE YOUTH FARM CAMPUS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOME ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS. THE MISSION IS TO HELP THE KIDS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $125k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Mt Carroll, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
PROVIDE INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS CONCERNING PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR NEEDS.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $-18m
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE IS TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY, HOLD TITLE TO, AND COLLECT INCOME FROM SUCH PROPERTY.
West Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE GOSPEL MISSION TRAINING AND HANDS-ON MINISTRY EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $159k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $104k
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.
Edwardsville, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $881k
Employees: 9
MISSION:
PROVIDE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS AND BENEFITS FOR COMMON LABORERS IN THE GRANITE CITY, IL. AREA.