The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

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:

TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY INFORMING, INVOLVING AND REPRESENTING THE MEMBER AND THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

GREEN CITY MARKET IS SECURING THE FUTURE OF FOOD BY DEEPENING SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE FARMERS, EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY, AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A SAFE-HAVEN FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNTIL SUCH TIME AS AUTHORITIES OR STATE AGENCIES PROVIDE A PLACEMENT.

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:

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 WORK TOWARDS THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM, EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, AND PROMOTION OF PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL IN NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING THE YWCA NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS.

MISSION:

THE ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT SUPPLIES COMPASSIONATE SERVICE AND RELIEF TO THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA, AND TO INSPIRE WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO SUSTAIN ITS LONG TRADITION OF CHARITABLE SOCIAL SERVICE. ITS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ANNUAL PRESENTATION BALL, THE FORUM AT WHICH OVER 1,000 YOUNG LADIES HAVE BEEN WELCOMED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INTO A WORLD OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND AWARENESS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

THE CHICAGO DEBATE COMMISSION ("CHICAGO DEBATES") IS BRIDGING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THEIR ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND LEADERSHIP SUCCESS THROUGH COMPETITIVE POLICY DEBATE.

MISSION:

THE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO THEIR MEMBERS AND BENEVOLENCE TO ITS COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS TO MAINTAIN A STRONG, WELL-ORGANIZED ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS DEDICATED TO BEING A STRONG VOICE FOR AGRICULTURE, MEETING FARMERS' NEEDS, AND PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF FAMILY FARM LIFE.

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:

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR BEVERLY/MORGAN PARK NEIGHBORHOODS OF CHICAGO

MISSION:

CHABAD OF RIVER NORTH AND FULTON MARKET IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARTABLE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND /OR OF THE NEIGHBORS OF RIVER NORTH AND FULTON MARKET.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS TO MOVE BEYOND VISION LOSS AND BELIEVE IN THEIR ABILITIES

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

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

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.