The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

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 ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONCOMIC, MORAL AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITIONS AND STATUS.

MISSION:

FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER THAT SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE THEY WILL BE WELCOMED AND ACCEPTED BY WARM AND CARING ADULTS AND FIND CLASSROOMS THAT ARE FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND A CONTINUING DESIRE TO LEARN. WE BELIEVE THAT THROUGH PLAY CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO INTERACT WITH PEERS AND TO DEVELOP A RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR OTHERS. WE SEE CHILDREN AS FAMILY MEMBERS AND SERVE FAMILIES ACCORDINGLY.

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)

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:

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN FROM AGES 2 THROUGH KINDERGARTEN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

MAXIMIZE THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL BEING OF OLDER ADULTS BY ENABLING CONNECTIONS TO OTHERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

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 PROVIDE AN ENVIROMENT TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AND PERFORMIMG ARTS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIA AREA AND OTHERS WITHIN A 125 MILES RADIUS. TO INVOLVE AND EDUCATE YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE, FOSTER, AND ENCOURAGE THE PLAYING OF YOUTH HOCKEY AND TO PROMOTE COMPETITION BETWEEN ICE HOCKEY TEAMS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

MISSION:

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

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:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON BRINGING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS TO THE HAITIAN CITIZENS WHILE STRIVING TO REDUCE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEPRIVATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

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:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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.