The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH MEMBERS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH NETWORKING, COMMUNICATIONS AND FORUMS RELATED TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CORPORATE GROWTH. EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT LOCAL CHAPTERS IN ACHIEVING THEIR MEMBERSHIP, NETWORKING AND PROGRAMMING GOALS AND STRENGTHEN THE PERCEIVED VALUE BY THE ASSOCIATION.

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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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TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE THE WORLD'S LARGEST FRESH WATER RESOURCE USING POLICY, EDUCATION AND LOCAL EFFORTS, ENSURING A HEALTHY GREAT LAKES AND CLEAN WATER FOR GENERATIONS OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE.

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NORTHWESTERN SETTLEMENT FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION.

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INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANY FOR A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.

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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 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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ILLINOIS STATE CHARTERED CREDIT UNION OPERATED FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS

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THE HISTORYMAKERS IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COMMITTED TO PRESERVING, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARCHIVAL COLLECTION OF THOUSANDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VIDEO ORAL HISTORIES.

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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 IMPROVE THE EARNINGS POTENTIAL OF NORTH LAWNDALE RESIDENTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES THAT LEAD TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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.

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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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TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS WITH AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND ALL AMERICANS. PILLARS FUND STRATEGICALLY SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT AMPLIFY THE TALENTS AND LEADERSHIP OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

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ASSOCIATION AND ACCREDITATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS AND CERTIFICATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT IN THE UNITED STATES.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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ESTABLISH, DEVELOP, PROMOTE & CONDUCT EDUCAT'L PRGMS, SCI RESEARCH, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES & CHARITABLE & EDUCAT'L ACTIVITIES DEVOTED TO HEALTH & WELFARE OF INFANTS & CHILDREN.

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NAVS IS DEDICATED TO ENDING THE USE OF ANIMALS IN RESEARCH, TESTING, AND EDUCATION.

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AILBE SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATION PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS. ST. AILBE FAITH AND ST. AILBE LOVE APARTMENTS HOUSES APPROXIMATELY 150 RESIDENTS.