The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

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WOLCOTT IS AN EXEMPLARY COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES, TAILORED TO THE STRENGTHS AND ASPIRATIONS OF EACH STUDENT. EMPLOYING BEST PRACTICES, OUR EXPERT FACULTY IS COMMITTED TO HELPING EACH STUDENT ACHIEVE ACADEMICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, AND GROW SOCIALLY AS WELL AS DEVELOP THE SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, AND RESILIENCE TO THRIVE IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. AS VALUED MEMBERS OF OUR INTENTIONALLY DIVERSE AND CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY, WOLCOTT STUDENTS CULTIVATE THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENTS AND DEVELOP A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.

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IN FY 2022, FOOD BANKS SUPPORTED BY GFN RECOVERED OVER 692M KILOS OF FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS AND RE-DIRECTED THIS SURPLUS TO APPROXIMATELY 39 MILLION PERSONS FACING HUNGER. HALF OF PEOPLE SERVED BY GFN MEMBER FOOD BANKS WERE WOMEN AND GIRLS; APPROXIMATELY 34% WERE CHILDREN AGES 0-17 YEARS. GFN SUPPORTED MEMBER FOOD BANKS AS THEY SERVED AS TRUE FRONTLINE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO COVID-19, FACING SURGING DEMAND FOR FOOD, PIVOTING DISTRIBUTION MODELS AMID PANDEMIC-SPURRED SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS, AND RECENT FOOD PRICE SPIKES AND THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS. THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK COMPRISES 49 FOOD BANKING ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 44 COUNTRIES, BASED PRIMARILY IN EMERGING AND DEVELOPMENT MARKETS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, WORKING THROUGH NETWORKS OF MORE THAN 59K LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES, AND SUPPORTED BY NEARLY 317K VOLUNTEERS.

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OPERATING A PRIVATE SOCIAL CLUB THROUGH APPROPRIATE GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS FOR SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

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THE HELLENIC FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS BENEFITING GREEK AMERICAN AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.

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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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PRIVATE SCHOOL CORP OPERATING SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS.

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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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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF URBAN NON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OTHER CAUSES AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD

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AAPD FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SERVICE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES THE ORAL HEALTH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.

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ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF ARCHITECTURE. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION'S (CAF) 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. CAF AWAKENS YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DISCOVERY OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND DESIGN.

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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TO FOSTER THE STUDY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION BY ENHANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEOLOGICAL AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANSHIP.

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SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS CONCERNING UKRAINIAN CATHOLICS.

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TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED

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THE ORGANIZATION SERVES LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO BY PROMOTING THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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.