Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

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GOODMAN THEATRE SEEKS TO BE THE PREMIER CULTURAL INSTITUTION IN CHICAGO THROUGH THE UNSURPASSED QUALITY, RANGE AND EQUITY OF ITS PRODUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS AND THROUGH ITS COMMITMENT TO ITS COMMUNITY.

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TO BRING TO LIFE THE PLAYS OF SHAKESPEARE AND PRESENT OTHER GREAT PERFORMANCES FOR AUDIENCES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND FROM AROUND THE GLOBE.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

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WE BELIEVE IN ARTISTS AND THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN OUR SOCIETY. EACH YEAR, WE AWARD UP TO FIFTY $50,000 UNRESTRICTED FELLOWSHIPS TO THE MOST COMPELLING ARTISTS WORKING AND LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES, IN ALL DISCIPLINES, AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREER.

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THE JOFFREY BALLET IS A WORLD-CLASS, CHICAGO-BASED BALLET COMPANY AND DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION.

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FUNDING LITHUANIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC BY ASSESSING COMPETENCIES FOR OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE.

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AS REQUIRED BY ITS INSTRUMENT, THIS TRUST SUPPORTS THE MARINERS' MUSEUM.

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

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHICAGO-AREA YOUTH THROUGH REMOVING BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION.

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TO PRESENT WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTIONS OF CLASSIC, ADAPTED, AND ORIGINAL PLAYS, AND TO PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR AREA STUDENTS AND THEATRE-GOERS.

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ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF ARCHITECTURE. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION'S (DBA CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER "CAC") MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO DISCOVER WHY DESIGN MATTERS.CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION IS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO CELEBRATING AND PROMOTING CHICAGO AS A CENTER OF ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATION. AS CHICAGO'S FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON URBAN DESIGN, CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION INSPIRES PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BUILDING OF VIBRANT COMMUNITIES AND TO DEMAND THE HIGHEST STANDARD IN URBAN DESIGN. CAC AWAKENS YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DISCOVERY OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.

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AS REQUIRED BY ITS INSTRUMENT, THIS TRUST SUPPORTS THE MARINERS' MUSEUM.

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TEACHES AND CELEBRATES MUSIC AND CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF DIVERSE AMERICAN AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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TO PROVIDE CHINESE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTHY TRANSITION OF ASIAN IMMIGRANTS INTO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY