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 |
Alton, IL
Assets: $461k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the operation of a symphony orchestra including youth symphonies.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $461k
Revenue: $28k
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.
Northbrook, IL
Assets: $461k
Revenue: $382k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHICH SOLELY BECAUSE OF THEIR INTEREST IN THE SPORT OF CURLING PROMOTE THE SPORT AND PROVIDE A FACILITY AND ASSOCIATION FOR CURLING AND SOCIALIZING REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED OR COLOR.
Decatur, IL
Assets: $461k
Revenue: $312k
Employees: 39
MISSION:
REPRESENTING THE UNION MEMBERS OF LOCAL 103-G IN DECATUR, IL
Deerfield, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $146k
MISSION:
FINDING IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND A CURE FOR PROPIONIC ACIDEMIA BY FUNDING RESEACH AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
Aurora, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $164k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.
Vandalia, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $348k
MISSION:
FACILITATE, FOSTER, AND PROMOTE THE ONGOING CONDUCT OF ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH WILL BOTH PROVIDE AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AT A LOCAL, COMMUNITY LEVEL, THROUGH BOND COUNTY AND AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THERETO, BY THE FUNDING OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GRANTING OF EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Paris, IL
Assets: $460k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to emphasize the total development of young people through work on animal, engineering, family/consumer health, resource, plant or social science projects in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities.
Wilmette, IL
Assets: $460k
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)
Evanston, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $20k
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.
Schaumburg, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $55k
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND PROJECTS, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING PARK PATRONS AND STUDENTS.
Winnetka, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $64k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.
Rockford, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $484k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
INDUSTRY TRAINING OF APPRENTICES AND IRON WORKERS OF LOCAL #498
Carbondale, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $290k
Employees: 8
MISSION:
PROVIDE SERVICE DOGS & TRAUMA RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH PTSD BY UTILIZING AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINERS, VETERINARIANS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL.
Oak Park, IL
Assets: $460k
Revenue: $440k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
ECONOMY SHOP SELLS DONATED CLOTHING AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND UTILIZES THE FUNDS RAISED TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Shorewood, IL
Assets: $459k
Revenue: $48k
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.
Elgin, IL
Assets: $459k
Revenue: $561k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
PROMOTION OF LOCAL TOURISM IN THE ELGIN, ILLINOIS AREA.
Springfield, IL
Assets: $459k
Revenue: $349k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE GENERAL WELFARE OF POLICE OFFICERS IN ILLINOIS AND IN EFFECTIVENESS AND COORDINATION OF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OFFICERS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $459k
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
TO IGNITES IN PEOPLE THE PURE QUALITY OF BEING FRIENDLY, GENEROUS, AND CONSIDERATE BY LEADING WITH ACTS OF KINDNESS. WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE COMPASSION IS AT THE CORE OF ALL HUMAN INTERACTION.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $459k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.