World Business Chicago

Organization Overview

World Business Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, World Business Chicago employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Business Chicago is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, World Business Chicago generated $9.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, World Business Chicago has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $6,175,358. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO IS THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S PUBLIC-PRIVATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. OUR MISSION IS TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION, SUPPORT BUSINESS, AND PROMOTE CHICAGO AS A LEADING GLOBAL CITY. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHICAGOANS PROSPER. WE DRIVE GROWTH THROUGH BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTING BUSINESSES TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE CHAMPION CHICAGO AS A WORLD-CLASS CITY THROUGH BUILDING STRATEGIC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS, CONVENING POLICY MAKERS AND LEADERS, AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT. WE UNITE LEADERS TO ADVANCE GROWTH IN CHICAGO'S NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH TALENT DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, AND INVESTMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO (WBC) DRIVES ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH THREE MAIN AREAS: BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION, INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOBS, INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH THE CHICAGO SISTER CITIES PROGRAM.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Madmaxmar Group
Marketing, Design & Materials
$276,658
Hubbard Galbraith Llc
Accounting & Finance
$182,000
Skill Scout
Video Production
$151,790
Koya Leadership Partners
Executive Recruitment
$124,998
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,007,618
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,038,380
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,004,378
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,050,376
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,272
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$36,842
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$130,137
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,942,081

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, World Business Chicago has awarded $1,276,063 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE MAGNIFICANT MILE ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ECONIOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAMMING

$506,178

CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING

$151,790

CHICAGO LOOP ALLIANCE FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ECONIOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAMMING

$150,000

SKILLS FOR CHICAGOLAND'S FUTURE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING

$100,000

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ARTS & THEATER RECOVERY

$50,000

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that World Business Chicago has recieved totaling $85,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Future Wanxiang Foundation Inc

South Barrington, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$85,000
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