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: $598k
Revenue: $42k
MISSION:
MISSION IS MEETING CRITICAL LABOR MARKET NEEDS AND EXPANDING EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME/FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS. EDUCATION EQUITY FUND EXPANDS POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORTS SUCCESS IN HIGH-QUALITY CAREER-PREPARATION PROGRAMS. THE GOAL OF EEF IS TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO PURSUE A CHOSEN CAREER PATH IN A HIGH-NEED PROFESSION. INITIALLY EEF SUPPORTS A DIVERSE GROUP OF HIGH-POTENTIAL, LOWER-INCOME AND FIRST-GENERATION CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SO THEY MAY ENROLL IN AND COMPLETE EXCELLENT TRAINING AND DEGREE PROGRAMS IN PREPARATION FOR SUCCESS AS K-12 EDUCATORS.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $598k
Revenue: $633k
MISSION:
THE ISDPA IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA IN THE PRACTICE OF QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE IN THE MEDICAL SPECIALTY OF DERMATOLOGY.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $598k
Revenue: $842k
MISSION:
TO OFFER AMATEUR COMPETITIVE BASEBALL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.
Wilmette, IL
Assets: $598k
Revenue: $365k
MISSION:
ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TEACHING IN ANESTHESIA RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IN THE MIDWESTERN STATES; AND TO CONDUCT ANESTHESIA RESIDENCY SEMINARS AND PROMOTE THE ANESTHESIA SPECIALTY IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $597k
Revenue: $43k
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: $597k
Revenue: $2k
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.
Geneva, IL
Assets: $597k
Revenue: $35k
MISSION:
GENEVA ACADEMIC FOUNDATION GAF PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND CLASSROOM GRANTS FOR TECHNOLOGY, PROGRAMS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT GENEVA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 304, GRADES K-12.
Meredosia, IL
Assets: $597k
Revenue: $132k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO SERVE COMMUNITIES IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS BY PROVIDING CHRISTIAN RETREAT FACILITIES AND CAMP PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE SPRITUAL GROWTH
Decatur, IL
Assets: $597k
Revenue: $224k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
REHABILITATION OF INJURED WILD ANIMALS; WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Chicago, IL
Assets: $597k
Revenue: $73k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $35k
MISSION:
FOR UPKEEP AND REPAIR OF THE NORTH BYRON, NY CEMETERY
Chicago, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $51k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Alton, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $7k
MISSION:
THIS FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE ACTIVITIES OF MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, ALTON, ILLINOIS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO MAKE THE EDUCATION AFFORDABLE TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12.
Manteno, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $124k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING NURSES IN ILLINOIS THROUGH CHARITABLE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $89k
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.
Mc Leansboro, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $238k
Employees: 13
MISSION:
GOLF COURSE. RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES. 70 MEMBERS
Chicago, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $64k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $595k
Revenue: $55k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the physical and earth sciences, i.e., the area of science that studies inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy and associated phenomena.
Lombard, IL
Assets: $594k
Revenue: $302k
MISSION:
CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY WHERE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS ASPIRE TO ENRICH THE CHICAGOLAND FOOD INDUSTRY THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING.
Rosemont, IL
Assets: $594k
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO EDUCATE AND FOSTER THE SHARING OF IDEAS IN THE FIELD OF ANTHROPOMORPHIC STUDIES. WE FACILITATE EDUCATION AND SHARING OF IDEAS PRIMARILY THROUGH AN ANNUAL CONVENTION DEVOTED TO ANTHRPOMORPHIC ART AND ITS STUDY.