The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

Chicago is home to 18k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $72b in revenue and employ 404k individuals.

How Large Are Chicago, IL Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

629

1-5

324

6-10

415

11-25

264

26-50

202

51-100

162

101-250

156

250-1000

40

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

1.6k

$50k-250k

1.6k

$250k-1M

1.2k

$1M-5M

337

$5M-10M

259

$10M-25M

186

$25M-100M

89

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Chicago, IL Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Chicago, IL

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago, IL

Assets: $531m

Revenue: $102m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the operation of a symphony orchestra including youth symphonies.

Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Association Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $526m

Revenue: $444m

MISSION:

THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION LEADS THE WAY TO END ALZHEIMER'S AND ALL (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) OTHER DEMENTIA - BY ACCELERATING GLOBAL RESEARCH, DRIVING RISK REDUCTION AND EARLY DETECTION, AND MAXIMIZING QUALITY CARE AND SUPPORT.

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL

Assets: $525m

Revenue: $239m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR CREATIVE OCCUPATIONS IN DIVERSE FIELDS OF ARTS AND MEDIA.

Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Assets: $517m

Revenue: $263m

MISSION:

MBI IS A HIGHER EDUCATION AND MEDIA MINISTRY THAT EXISTS TO EQUIP PEOPLE WITH THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD TO BE MATURING FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST WHO ARE MAKING DISCIPLES AROUND THE WORLD. PRIMARY MINISTRIES INCLUDE THE EDUCATION BRANCH, MOODY RADIO, AND MOODY PUBLISHERS.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Chicago, IL

Assets: $487m

Revenue: $483m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITH INNOVATIVE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES AND PROMOTE WELLNESS FOR THE MCHENRY COUNTY AREA.

Pritzker Foundation

Chicago, IL

Assets: $465m

Revenue: $36m

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.

Thorek Memorial Hospital

Chicago, IL

Assets: $463m

Revenue: $125m

MISSION:

PROVIDING QUALITY PATIENT CARE, PROMOTING WELLNESS, AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION.

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Llc Veba Trust

Chicago, IL

Assets: $458m

Revenue: $76m

MISSION:

THE TRUST IS THE FUNDING VEHICLE FOR THE VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES' BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS STEEL LLC EMPLOYEES (FORMERLY USWA EMPLOYEES OF BETHLEHEM STEEL AND LTV STEEL)

American Hospital Association Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $444m

Revenue: $145m

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. THE AHA LEADS, REPRESENTS AND SERVES HOSPITALS, HEALTH SYSTEMS AND OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND COMMITTED TO EQUITABLE CARE AND HEALTH IMPROVEMENT FOR ALL.

Polish National Alliance Of The United States Of Na

Chicago, IL

Assets: $440m

Revenue: $34m

MISSION:

THE POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THE US OF NA IS A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS.

Museum Of Science And Industry

Chicago, IL

Assets: $410m

Revenue: $64m

MISSION:

MSI'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE THE INVENTIVE GENIUS IN EVERYONE.

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Assets: $395m

Revenue: $132m

MISSION:

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A CATALYST FOR STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO RECEIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF A STRONG FACULTY DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY AND A STAFF EQUALLY FOCUSED ON HELPING STUDENTS GROW AND ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL/LIFE GOALS.

Crown Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Assets: $376m

Revenue: $37m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT AND CARRY OUT THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO BY SUCH MEANS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MAY DETERMINE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL & SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS.

First Northern Credit Union

Chicago, IL

Assets: $367m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION OPERATED WITHOUT PROFIT FOR MUTUAL PURPOSES.

Illinois Tool Works Inc Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association

Chicago, IL

Assets: $358m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

North Park University

Chicago, IL

Assets: $342m

Revenue: $94m

MISSION:

NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY IS AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL OFFERS OVER 65 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF SIGNIFICANCE AND SERVICE THROUGH LIBERAL ARTS AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES.

Full Circle Communities Inc

Chicago, IL

Assets: $337m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE, ACQUIRE, MANAGE AND MAINTAIN HOUSING PRIMARILY FOR LOW AND MODERATE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND/OR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION MAY ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN SUCH HOUSING.

The Richard H Driehaus Foundation

Chicago, IL

Assets: $335m

Revenue: $201k

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.

University Of Chicago Self Insurance Trust

Chicago, IL

Assets: $331m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

A SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTLING HEALTH CARE PATIENT CLAIMS ASSERTING PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS.

Pipe Fitters Welfare Fund Local 597

Chicago, IL

Assets: $320m

Revenue: $169m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.