The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

LEARN SCUBA CHICAGO (LSC) SEEKS TO PROVIDE SCUBA DIVING ACCESS AND EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TO OFFER SCUBA EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES TAILORED TO BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION OF UNDERWATER ECOSYSTEMS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AN ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER AMETEUR SPORTS COMPETITION.

MISSION:

TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES IN TIME OF MEDICAL CRISES BY PROVIDING MEALS AND HOUSING SERVICES WHILE AWAY FROM HOME AND TO SUPPORT PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE MILITARY AND ITS PROGRAMS

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS OF NAPERVILLE, IL

MISSION:

REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES AND REDUCE THE SPREAD OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.

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.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES OF MINORITY STUDENTS

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE TO MEN AND WOMEN. CHURCH AND CHAPEL SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY TEACHING CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND DISCIPLINES

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE DEFENSE BAR BY ENSURING CIVIL JUSTICE WITH INTEGRITY, CIVILITY, AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CITY OF REFUGE - CHICAGO IS TO BRING LIGHT, HOPE, AND TRANSFORMATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THE WESTSIDE OF CHICAGO. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THROUGH RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING, AND VARIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY COHESION RESULTING IN VIOLENCE REDUCTION.

MISSION:

CARE, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF GRAVES - A CEMETERY

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN ART CENTER FOR PROGRAMS, SHOWS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE ART AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION.

MISSION:

TO MOBILIZE CHICAGOS DANCE COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND DANCE COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS DEALING WITH CRITICAL HEALTH ISSUES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AUXILIARY SERVICES TO JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

MISSION:

TO COLLABORATE WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROGRESSIVELY REFORM THE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS, BY CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING QUALITY AND ACCESS WHILE REDUCING COSTS.

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:

ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE PROPERTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS TO PREVENT BLIGHT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

MISSION:

TO OPERATE A DANCE SCHOOL AND TO ORGANIZE DANCE PERFORMANCES IN THE COMMUNITY