The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Illinois

MISSION:

THE CHICAGO LATVIAN PRESCHOOL IS A SCHOLASTIC ENVIRONMENT STRUCTURED TO DEVELOP THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, BY OFFERING A STIMULATING PROGRAM WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON THE FAMILY AND VALUES THAT SUPPORT ACCEPTANCE AND RESPECT OF LATVIAN AND OTHER CULTURES. WE PROVIDE A PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 16 CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 2 TO 6 YEARS.

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 provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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.]

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.

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 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:

CCM STRIVE TO SERVE AS FATHERS TO THE FATHERLESS, BUILDING RESPONSIBLE SERVANT LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES THROUGH MODELING, MENTORING, MASTERING, MOTIVATING AND CREATING MOMENTUM FOR ACHIEVMENT IN CHICAGO

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

MISSION:

FORESIGHT BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF LEADERS, ORGANIZATION, COLLABORATIVES AND OTHER CHANGE AGENTS TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER ECOLOIGVAL BALANCE, ECONOMIC VITALITY, AND SOCIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY FACILITATING PEER-BASED LEARNINGS; OFFERING ANALYSIS OF, INSIGHT INTO, AND STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING COMPLEX ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS; AND PROVIDING INNOVATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY TO ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH AND PURSUING PROJECTS RELATED TO THE AFOREMENTIONED PRINCIPLES.

MISSION:

HAMIDA'S KITCHEN COLLABORATES WITH VARIOUS NON PROFIT AND EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND LUNCH SERVICES.

MISSION:

PERFORM FORENSIC INTERVIEWS ON MINOR CHILDREN IN RESPONSE TO CALLS FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OR LAW ENFORCEMENT, REGARDING POTENTIAL ABUSE OF THE CHILD. THE CENTER WORKS AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILD WITH NON-ACCUSED FAMILY MEMBERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY AND EXTENT OF ANY ABUSE THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED, AND PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE CHILD.

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:

The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of blindness and diseases or other conditions that affect the eyes. The associated medical specialty is ophthalmology.

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.

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 provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.