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 |
Wilmette, IL
Assets: $231k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $231k
Revenue: $233k
MISSION:
WORKING TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE REVITALIZATION OF THE ENGLEWOOD AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES BY UTILIZING COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING BENEFITING LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $231k
Revenue: $379k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
PROVIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY, BY CREATING A SAFE HEAVEN IN TROUBLED COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Forrest, IL
Assets: $231k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Springfield, IL
Assets: $231k
Revenue: $207k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.
Villa Park, IL
Assets: $231k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Tinley Park, IL
Assets: $231k
Revenue: $243k
MISSION:
TINLEY PARK YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL (BULLDOGS) IS A DESIGNATED 501C(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES THE CHILDREN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE GREAT GAME OF BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL.
Waukegan, IL
Assets: $231k
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.]
Palatine, IL
Assets: $231k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.
Bartlett, IL
Assets: $231k
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TRUENU ENERGIZES STUDENT-ATHLETES, CHARITIES, AND NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SUPPORTERS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR WORLD. TRUENU IS A UNIQUE PLATFORM THAT ENABLES COMMUNITY-MINDED NU STUDENT- ATHLETES TO DO WELL WHILE DOING GOOD THROUGH NIL PARTNERSHIPS. WE CONNECT LOCAL CHARITIES WITH WILDCATS FROM ALL VARSITY PROGRAMS - PUTTING THEIR TIME, TALENTS AND INFLUENCE TO WORK TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY THRIVE.
Sterling, IL
Assets: $230k
Revenue: $27k
Employees: 10
MISSION:
PROVIDE SERVICES FOR VETERANS, SERVICEMEN, COMMUNITY
Chicago, IL
Assets: $230k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $230k
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL REFUGEES TO ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SELF-DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND BUSINESS SUCCESS.
Buffalo Grove, IL
Assets: $230k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Farmer City, IL
Assets: $230k
Revenue: $510k
Employees: 15
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Mount Prospect, IL
Assets: $230k
Revenue: $20k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.
Quincy, IL
Assets: $230k
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)
Springfield, IL
Assets: $230k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.
Hoffman Estates, IL
Assets: $230k
Revenue: $18k
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.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $230k
Revenue: $458k
Employees: 20
MISSION:
TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC INNOVATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT BY MAINTAINING A FACILITY AND PROVIDING FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMING FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRESENTATION OF NEW WORK IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.