The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LAKE COUNTY HONOR FLIGHT AND THE HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK IS TO FLY AMERICAN'S VETERANS TO WASHINGTON DC TO VISIT THOSE MEMORIALS DEDICATED TO HONOR THEIR SACRIFICES. TOP PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO AMERICA'S MOST SENIOR VETERANS, SURVIVORS OF WWII, FOLLOWED BY KOREAN AND VIETNAM WAR VETERANS WITH A TERMINAL ILLNESS WHO WISH TO VISIT THEIR MEMORIAL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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:

TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE FUNDS, PROPERTY AND GIFTS OF ANY KIND, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITHIN DISTRICT 58, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF SEEK AND FIND MINISTRIES IS TO SHARE THE LOVE OF GOD THROUGH HELPING PEOPLE SEEK AND FIND THE BETTER WAY OF LIFE. WE WILL STRIVE TO DO THIS BY PROVIDING NICELY PRICED CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE IN OUR THRIFT STORE. WE WILL ALSO STRIVE TO HELP OTHERS BY OFFERING ASSISTANCE IN FILLING OUT JOB APPLICATIONS AND RESUME WRITING; PARTICIPATING IN AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING; AND BY PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY WITH AND BE PRAYED FOR. WE WILL STRIVE TO SHARE THE LOVE OF GOD IN ORDER TO HELP LEAD OTHERS TO JESUS; TO SEEK AND FIND THE BETTER WAY OF LIFE.

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:

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 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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS IN CHICAGO LOOP AREA

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:

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:

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE IN ILLINOIS THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

MISSION:

AIDS MARGINALIZED CHILDREN OF UGANDA BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP. FOCUSED ON BUILDING AND HELPING TO SUPPORT KAMWENGE SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AND GOOD SHEPHERD KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY SCHOOL BY ENCOURAGING STUDENT SPONSORSHIP, PARTNERING WITH INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES IN THE US.

MISSION:

INCREASING SALES TAX REVENUE - CREATING JOBS IN THE VILLAGE - RETAINING JOBS IN THE VILLAGE