The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

MISSION:

APNA GHAR INC PROVIDES HOLISTIC SERVICES AND CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY ACROSS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO END GENDER VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO HELP SURVIVORS OF GENDER VIOLENCE ACHIEVE SAFETY, STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

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THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE CHICAGO IS CHICAGO'S FRENCH CULTURAL AND LEARNING CENTER DEDICATED TO THE STUDY OF FRENCH LANGUAGE, CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN AMERICANS AND FRENCH-SPEAKING PEOPLE.

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MHUB IS THE NATION'S LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING INNOVATION CENTER FOR HARDTECH AND MANUFACTURING. MHUB IS A COMMUNITY OF PRODUCT DESIGNERS, DEVELOPERS, ENTREPRENEURS, ENGINEERS, AND MANUFACTURERS TAKING BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS TO MARKET.

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BRIGHT PINK HELPS TO SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES FROM BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER BY EMPOWERING WOMEN TO KNOW THEIR RISK AND MANAGE THEIR HEALTH PROACTIVELY. BRIGHT PINK AIMS TO IDENTIFY WOMEN AT ELEVATED RISK FOR BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER AND CONNECT THEM TO RISK-MITIGATING CARE.

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THE COMMISSION FOCUSES ON SERVING VETERANS IN NEED, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS RECOVER AND THRIVE, PROVIDE VETERANS WITH RESOURCES TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS, SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ASSIST VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS IN ELKS COMMUNITIES.

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THE BALZEKAS MUSEUM OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE IS DEDICATED TO THE PERSERVATION AND PERPETUATION OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE. THROUGH OUR EXHIBITS, CLASSES, PROJECTS, & INTERCULTUAL PROGRAMS, WE CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF LITHUANIAN AMERICANS, THE LITHUANIAN NATION, AND LITHUANIAN COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.

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TO BUILD COMMUNITY, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS BY ADDRESSING THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND HELPING THEM ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND STABLE HOUSING.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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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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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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MATCO PROVIDES SERVICES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S TERMINAL BUILDING.

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PROMOTE EDUCATION BY CONTRIBUTING TO SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF WOMEN STUDENTS AND THE ESTABLISHING OF FINANCIAL ENDOWMENTS, FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST SUCH STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT OR OTHER-WISE PARTICIPATING IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF SUCH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS MAY BE SELECTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE TRUSTEES. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE.

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THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ASSOCIATED TALMUD TORAHS OF CHICAGO, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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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 LINCOLN PARK SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO OWN AND OPERATE A PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND TO PROVIDE URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE.

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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.