Illinois is home to 72k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $161b in revenue and employ 1.0m individuals.
Where Do Illinois
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
City | Organization Count | |||
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Springfield | 1,630 | 41,780 | $4,609,076,918 | $671,379,764 |
Rock Island | 1,263 | 9,121 | $2,489,496,106 | $86,616,284 |
Rockford | 985 | 19,213 | $2,119,601,867 | $635,961,198 |
Naperville | 980 | 11,760 | $2,231,042,761 | $343,423,197 |
Peoria | 901 | 45,865 | $5,849,561,546 | $736,294,393 |
Evanston | 737 | 44,927 | $10,204,186,724 | $16,448,757,136 |
Champaign | 691 | 3,463 | $286,012,299 | $120,153,783 |
Aurora | 629 | 9,373 | $2,122,722,810 | $281,279,902 |
Bloomington | 607 | 6,090 | $857,326,303 | $89,197,414 |
Joliet | 529 | 6,098 | $517,393,762 | $22,800,053 |
Decatur | 514 | 5,493 | $1,138,349,986 | $728,816,670 |
Schaumburg | 484 | 3,635 | $705,220,756 | $95,658,682 |
Wheaton | 478 | 5,251 | $747,671,107 | $530,494,388 |
Elgin | 456 | 4,110 | $441,104,949 | $410,303,971 |
Northbrook | 434 | 3,439 | $534,966,717 | $1,486,934,060 |
Skokie | 411 | 4,389 | $435,318,119 | $178,209,176 |
Oak Park | 407 | 3,380 | $388,212,780 | $162,005,148 |
Belleville | 407 | 4,800 | $462,575,415 | $126,391,968 |
Quincy | 396 | 8,444 | $928,368,454 | $144,037,959 |
Glenview | 396 | 2,422 | $339,840,829 | $248,112,497 |
Dieterich, IL
Assets: $136m
Revenue: $18m
Employees: 59
MISSION:
EJ WATER COOPERATIVE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CLEAN WATER TO RURAL HOMES IN EFFINGHAM, JASPER, CLARK, CLAY, CUMBERLAND, EDWARDS, RICHLAND, SANGAMON, SHELBY, FAYETTE, CRAWFORD, CHRISTIAN, MONTGOMERY, AND BOND COUNTIES. THE COOPERATIVE ALSO PROVIDES CONTRACT BILLING, REPORTING, ACCOUNTING, AND MAPPING SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE COOPERATIVE'S WHOLLY ONES SUBSIDARY PROVIDES WASTEWATER SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS IN EFFINGHAM, CUMBERLAND, MACON, AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $135m
Revenue: $66m
Employees: 87
MISSION:
WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HIGH NEED SCHOOLS WHICH PROVIDE A QUALITY, VALUES-BASED EDUCATION FOR CHICAGO'S CHILDREN. IN 2020, BIG SHOULDERS FUND'S PROGRAMMING WAS EXTENDED TO THE NORTHWEST INDIANA REGION.
Elk Grove Village, IL
Assets: $135m
Revenue: $16m
MISSION:
BROTHERS COMMUNITIES AND MINISTRIES INVESTMENT TRUST (THE "TRUST") CARRIES OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES BY ADMINISTERING THE POOLED INVESTMENTS MAINTAINED ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE TRUST.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $134m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.
Carol Stream, IL
Assets: $133m
Revenue: $48m
Employees: 396
MISSION:
MINISTER TO THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF LITERATURE CONSISTENT WITH BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES AND THROUGH GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ENTITIES.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $133m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Aurora, IL
Assets: $133m
Revenue: $17m
Employees: 9
MISSION:
PUBLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHICH ENHANCES AND SUPPORTS THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE FOX RIVER VALLEY AREA OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND REWARDING WAYS FOR DONORS TO FULFILL THEIR PHILANTHROPIC OBJECTIVES.
Dixon, IL
Assets: $132m
Revenue: $160m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND ENHANCE HEALTH BY PROVIDING SUPERIOR CARE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $132m
Revenue: $48m
Employees: 60
MISSION:
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT COORDINATES VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR STATE ASSOCIATIONS AND SUBORDINATE LODGES OF THE ORDER OF ELKS.
Naperville, IL
Assets: $132m
Revenue: $157m
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
EDWARD HEALTH VENTURES FOLLOWS THE MISSION OF NORTHSHORE - EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH TO "HELP EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITIES BE THEIR BEST."
Litchfield, IL
Assets: $132m
Revenue: $58m
Employees: 267
MISSION:
TO REVEAL AND EMBODY CHRIST'S HEALING LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH OUR HIGH QUALITY FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARE MINISTRY.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
ACTING AS SUPPORTING ORG. TO SUPPORT THREE PUBLIC CHARITIES LISTED IN PART III BELOW.
Wheeling, IL
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $127m
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
NLU IS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE & EMPOWER LEARNERS TO PREPARE FOR & ADVANCE IN MEANINGFUL LIVES AND PRODUCTIVE CAREERS.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $34m
MISSION:
TO OWN, OPERATE AND ADMINISTER REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND ITS NETWORK OF AFFILIATED AND BENEFICIARY AGENCIES.
Evanston, IL
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $37m
Employees: 298
MISSION:
MATHER INVESTMENTS, NFP ENHANCES THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS BY CREATING AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) OPERATING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES.
Decatur, IL
Assets: $128m
Revenue: $174m
Employees: 988
MISSION:
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HEALTH CARE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH AND PROVIDE A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH IN MEETING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $128m
Revenue: $11m
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.
Chicago, IL
Assets: $127m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 245
MISSION:
SERVE AS THE PRIMARY DESTINATION FOR LEARNING, INSPIRATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO CHICAGO'S HISTORY AND EACH OTHER.
Arlington Heights, IL
Assets: $127m
Revenue: $51m
Employees: 626
MISSION:
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT. EMPOWERING VIBRANT GRACE FILLED LIVING ACROSS ALL GENERATIONS. PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SENIORS INCLUDING BENEVOLENT CARE TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL FUNDS.
Freeport, IL
Assets: $127m
Revenue: $170m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES, WORKING TOGETHER WITH THOSE WE SERVE.