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 |
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $144k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM, NFP (BSB) IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2003 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDING, SUPPORT, AND AWARENESS OF MINISTRIES THAT SERVE THE PEOPLE OF PALESTINE BY FURTHERING EDUCATIONAL, WELLNESS, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC PROGRAMS.
Springfield, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $591k
MISSION:
TO SEEK TO BECOME A POTENT LEGISLATIVE FORCE IN THE AFFAIRS OF OUR STATE AND NATION; TO ENDEAVOR TO PROTECT THE BENEFITS RETIREE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HAVE EARNED; AND TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR MEMBERS NOT ONLY THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ACTION, BUT ALSO THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SOCIAL EVENTS.
Chester, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $123k
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.
Lincoln, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $121k
MISSION:
PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LINCOLN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED OFF OF CRITERIA MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS.
Champaign, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $73k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Dixon, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $37k
MISSION:
TO FUND REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES UNDER A HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT.
Decatur, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 41
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.
Aurora, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $64k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Niles, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 50
MISSION:
THE EMBERS ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CHILDREN FROM GRADES PRE-K THROUGH FIFTH. THERE WERE 228 STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED THE EMBERS ACADEMY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $237k
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: $4m
Employees: 44
MISSION:
ICOY PROMOTES THE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND SUCCESS OF ILLINOIS' CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES BY ACTING AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE, AND BY CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM.
Frankfort, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $334k
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: 28
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 20
MISSION:
ILLINOIS LEGAL AID ONLINE (ILAO) OPENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE BY EDUCATING ILLINOISANS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND CONNECTING THEM TO LAWYERS, SOLUTIONS, AND EACH OTHER. ILAO ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY PAIRING DIGITAL INOVATION, VIA ILLINOISLEGALAID.ORG, SMS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER CHANNELS, WITH COMMUNITY PARTNESHIPS SUCH AS LOCAL COURTS, LEGAL AID, HUMAN SERVICES, AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Sherrard, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $133k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
PROVIDE POTABLE WATER SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 295 RESIDENCES WITH THE FYRE LAKE DEVELOPMENT, A PRIVATE RURAL SUBDIVISION NEAR SHERRARD, IL IN MERCER COUNTY.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.
Oak Park, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 18
MISSION:
CHILD CARE/LEARNING FACILITY PROVIDE DAY CARE FOR PARENTS WHO NEED TO FINISH SCHOOL OR WORK DURING THE DAY FOR LOW INCOME PARENTS
Chicago, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
REFUSHE IDENTIFIES, PROTECTS AND PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN KENYA.
Kenilworth, IL
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.