The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

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CROSSROADS KIDS CLUB EXISTS TO MOBILIZE GOD'S PEOPLE TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH CHURCH-LED CLUBS. (SEE ATTACHED FULL DESCRIPTION).

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INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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THE MISSION OF SPCDM IS TO PROVIDE HUMAN SOCIAL SERVICES GEARED TOWARDS EMPOWERMENT. SPCDM PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND NON PARTISAN CIVIC EDUCATION.

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PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN COMMUNITY

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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.

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TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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TO ORGANIZE WORKERS, SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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HANDS ON AFRICA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIANS TO LEARN ABOUT & ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN MISSION WORK INTERNATIONALLY. SPECIFICALLY IN MALAWI, SIERRA LEONE AND KENYA, AFRICA. IT IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGION, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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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.]

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THE ITC PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOR INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS TO EXCHANGE AND DISCUSS ISSUES AND IDEAS RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND IDEAS RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS. THE ITC HOLDS AN ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDED BY ABOUT 541 MEMBERS.

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THE COCHLEAR IMPLANT AWARENESS FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN 2006 TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION ABOUT COCHLEAR IMPLANT SURGERY; AND TO OFFER GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE TO BECOME RECIPIENTS.

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PROMOTE PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE US MILITARY PRIMARILY THROUGH MAINTAINING CONTACT BETWEEEN CITIZENS OF CHICAGO AND TROOPS AND SAILORS OF THE 502ND INFRATRY REGIMENT AND THE U.S.S. ILLINOIS AND U.S.S. CHICAGO SUBMARINES.

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THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE OF CHICAGO (IOMC) IS AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION OF DISTINGUISHED LEADERS IN THE HEALTH FIELD WHO COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC. DRAWING UPON THE EXPERTISE OF A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP AND OTHER REGIONAL LEADERS, THE IOMC ADDRESSES CRITICAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH A RANGE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES INCLUDING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATION OF TRUSTED INFORMATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WITH THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC AT ITS CORE, IOMC IS BUILDING NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY. VISIT WWW.IOMC.ORG.

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THE ASSOCIATION SHALL SERVE THE INTERESTS OF THE WORLDWIDE CORRUGATED CONTAINER INDUSTRY THROUGH SUPPORT OF AND PROVIDING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO THE INDUSTRY'S NATIONAL AND REGIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION AND TO EACH INDUSTRY COMPANY WHICH IS LOCATED IN A COUNTRY OR REGION WHERE NO SUCH ASSOCIATION EXISTS.

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

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AT COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WE PURSUE A PATH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON IMPORTANT CIVIC AND POLICY ISSUES. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION STRIVES TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS THAT ARE WORKING ON PROVEN SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE BOTTOM-UP. FOR TOO LONG, MANY HAVE LOOKED TO WASHINGTON, DC TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS FACING RURAL, EXURBAN, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN AMERICA. REAL CHANGE OFTEN TAKES PLACE CLOSEST TO THE PEOPLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. COUNTRY FIRST FOUNDATION WILL WORK TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND LOOK TO INVEST IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPLEMENT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WITH A LASTING IMPACT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

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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)

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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.