The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION. ESTABLISHMENT, DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NATURE RESERVES AND PROGRAMS IN THE ST. JOSEPH CHANNEL FOR THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ECOSYSTEM.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

MISSION:

GYS PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH LIVING IN NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP. GYS ALSO OPERATES THE SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT PALS (SNAP) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

CHICAGO VETERANS EMPOWERS MILITARY VETERANS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR TRANSITION THROUGH- OUT LIFE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP CONNECT VETERANS TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

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

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TO ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZATION FOR THE PLEASURE, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL ENJOYMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF SOIL AND WILD GAME.

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PROMOTION OF DIVERSITY IN VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS AND PORTFOLIO COMPANIES.

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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)

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:

WID SEEKS TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY INFORMING THEM OF THEIR RIGHTS, SHARING RELEVANT INFORMATION, AND CONNECTING THEM TO FREE OR LOW-COST SERVICES, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES.

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.]

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GOOD FOOD COLLABORATIVE IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOOD TO MCDONOUGH COUNTY ILLINOIS RESIDENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION, REPAIR, PRESERVATION, AND PROTECTION OF THE DESIGN, FEATURES, AND INTEGRITY OF THE EXTERIOR AT 626 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.