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 |
Lawrenceville, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $296k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
THE OBJECTS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL. TO PRESERVE AND STRENGHTEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS, TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES AND TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD. TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Cherry Valley, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, ROCKFORD COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TEMPORARY AND IMMEDIATE RELIEF BY FEEDING, CLOTHING, HOUSING AND HEALING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN FOR HELP. WE ARE FUNDED BY OUR PARISHES AND MEMBER DONATIONS.
Springfield, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $28k
MISSION:
UNIFICATION AND GROWTH OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INCLUDING SAFEGUARDING FUNDS AND GROWING THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE.
Oakbrook, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $446k
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.
Aurora, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO FOCUS ON SOLVING THE IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $680k
MISSION:
SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIMARLY THE ERETZ HEMDAH INSTITUTION
Rockford, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $63k
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.
Joliet, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $354k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THEATRICAL WARDROBE UNION 769 LOCAL, HAS A STATED PURPOSE TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THEIR MORAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT.
Mattoon, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $-20k
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.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 33
MISSION:
THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN BATTERED WOMENS NETWORK IS A COLLABORATIVE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY, AND THE CONNECTION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DIRECT SERVICES.
Rushville, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $134k
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOCIETY IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS IN SCHUYLER COUNTY AREA BY EDUCATION THE COMMUNITY ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND THE HUMANE CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS; SEEKING TO RETURN LOST ANIMALS TO THEIR OWNERS; PROVIDING A PET ADOPTION.
Peoria, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN PEORIA, IL AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES
Chicago, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 18
MISSION:
HELP UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACCCESS JUSTICE AND PURSUE SOCIAL CHANGE
Chicago, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $43k
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.
Clarendon Hills, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $151k
MISSION:
TO SUPPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE STUDENTS OF HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Marion, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $107k
MISSION:
PROVIDES A 900 ACRE PUBLIC VENUE/SITE FOR OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE AND ATV ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES A PUBLIC RIDING AREA AND ORGANIZED RACE EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC IN A FAMILY SETTING.
Joliet, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $734k
MISSION:
WE WORK TO CREATE A LEGACY OF GIVING THAT SUPPORTS AND CELEBRATES THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION PRIORITIES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY IN PERPETUITY.
Peoria, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $208k
MISSION:
BRING THE MESSAGE OF THE WORD OF GOD TO INMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR SPIRITUAL NEEDS AS APPROPRIATE.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $39k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Oak Brook, IL
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
THE PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO CERTIFIED LOCAL TOURISM AND CONVENTION BUREAUS. THE INTENT OF THE PROGRAM IS TO GENERATE INCREASED HOTEL/MOTEL