The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

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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:

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.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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FRIENDS OF THE PARKS INSPIRES, EQUIPS, AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE CHICAGO TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE PARK SYSTEM FOR A HEALTHY CHICAGO.

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IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF PAIN MEDICINE SERVICES.

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TO SUPPORT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHICAGO

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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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CONTEXTOS' MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

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TO DISCOVER NEW TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR PATIENTS WITH FAMALIAL DYSAUTONOMIA, A RARE, FATAL, GENETIC DISEASE PRESENT AT BIRTH

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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.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN PEDIATRIC SURGERY, AND PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE AMERICAN PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATION.

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EMPOWER CHICAGO YOUTH TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING AND MENTORSHIP.

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHICAGO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (CACC), PROVIDE EXTRA CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER BEYOND THE CITY'S RESOURCES AND HELP MORE ANIMALS TO FIND NEW HOMES.

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TO SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS WITH THE PEOPLE OF SPRINGFIELD BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THEIR SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS.

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CREATE AN INFORMED, CONNECTED, AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY BY TELLING LOCAL STORIES ON TV AND ONLINE.

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PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY EDUCATION BASED ON THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF LEARNING. SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 75 STUDENTS ANNUALLY FROM AGES 3-15.

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TO ADMINISTER FEDERAL & STATE PROGRAMS TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DETERMINE THEIR NEEDS AND OBTAIN THE RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, QUALITY PET RESOURCES AND CHAMPION A THRIVING PET WELFARE COMMUNITY TO THE OVER 55,000 PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE EAST SIDE PET DISTRICT-EAST ST. LOUIS, CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON PARK AND FAIRMONT CITY.

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THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS, SUPPORT OF COLLEGE PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES AND REGISTRATION FEES.