The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

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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.

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A BETTER CHICAGO IS CHANGING HOW CHICAGO FIGHTS POVERTY BY INVESTING IN BOLD IDEAS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUTH

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STRENGTHENS FAMILIES BY PARTNERING WITH YOUNG MOMS AS THEY PROGRESS TOWARD WELL-BEING.

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THE CREDIT UNION PROVIDES THRIFT AND LOW COST LOANS TO MEMBERS.

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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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NOBLE NETWORK EDUCATION FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO EXPLORE, ARRANGE AND FACILITATE TRADITIONAL AND NONTRADITIONAL FUNDING OR FINANCING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AT NOBLE NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.

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TO OPERATE A LOCAL LABOR UNION IN THE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS AREA WHICH REPRESENTS MEMBERSHIP IN EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MATTERS.

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SERVES THE SOCIAL, ATHLETIC, CULTURAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES BY MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC CLUBHOUSE.

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THE FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS CREATES LIFE CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WITHOUT BARRIERS TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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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 AMERICAN ORGANIZATION FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP (AONL) IS THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF NURSES WHO DESIGN, FACILITATE, AND MANAGE CARE. WITH MORE THAN 10,000 MEMBERS, AONL IS THE VOICE OF NURSING LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE.

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THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO DEVELOP PRIVATE SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY.TO PROMOTE THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION AND TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER CONTRIBUTIONS. IN THIS WAY, THE FOUNDATION PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ENSURING THAT THE UNIVERSITY REMAINS HIGHLY AFFORDABLE, WHILE RETAINING THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS. PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, WHEN ADDED TO STATE RESOURCES, ADD AN EXTRA DIMENSION OF SUPPORT THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.

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THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND MAINTAINS FUNDS, OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND TO USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OF THE INCOME THERE FROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF, EXCLUSIVELY TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS IN THEIR BEHALF; TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO ADVISE AND AID PARENTS IN THE SOLUTION OF THEIR PROBLEMS AND TO COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS AND ACTIVITIES; TO DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY THE PUBLIC; TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND RELIGIOUS AGENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THESE ENDS; TO ASSOCIATE WITH AND SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE STATE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS; TO PROMOTE THE COMMON CAUSE; TO SERVE LOCALLY AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR GATHERING AND GIVING OUT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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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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TO PROMOTE PUBLIC APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT OF THE HUMANITIES THROUGH FESTIVALS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ERADICATE RACISM THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THEATER ARTS WHILE PROVIDING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR MINORITY ARTISTS IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA.WE WORK TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH PRODUCING PLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHILE REACHING OUT TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE.

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