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Illinois amateur sports clubs

There are 2,593 amateur sports clubs and leagues in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan amateur sports clubs employ 6,770 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of amateur sports clubs in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Amateur sports clubs and leagues
 
2,593
 
$1,582,360,448
Baseball and softball leagues
 
619
 
$63,785,047
Football clubs and leagues
 
259
 
$17,004,748
Soccer clubs and leagues
 
218
 
$213,287,902
Hockey, skate, and ski leagues and clubs
 
171
 
$83,566,021
Hunting and fishing clubs
 
146
 
$26,344,370
Swimming leagues and clubs
 
136
 
$26,927,264
Tennis leagues and racquet clubs
 
65
 
$20,470,159
Golf courses and clubs
 
30
 
$41,823,226
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Amateur sports clubs by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
1,589
 
$1,515,491,340
St. Louis, MO
 
166
 
$13,606,661
Peoria
 
119
 
$13,328,138
Davenport, IA
 
75
 
$2,604,634
Rockford
 
64
 
$4,352,875
Springfield, IL
 
58
 
$3,889,344
Champaign
 
57
 
$2,212,595
Bloomington, IL
 
46
 
$3,868,042
Carbondale
 
31
 
$1,474,123
Kankakee
 
27
 
$3,253,465
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Job trends for Illinois amateur sports clubs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
509
1-10
 
94
11-25
 
59
26-100
 
55
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of amateur sports clubs in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
957
$250k to $1M
 
289
$1M to $5M
 
91
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
2
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of amateur sports clubs in Illinois

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1-20 of 2,593

Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF)

The Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sending deserving caddies to college.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
0
EIN
36-6002857
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Chicago District Golf Association

The Chicago District Golf Association promotes amateur golf, serving over 110,000 members through tournaments, handicaps, and outreach programs for diverse communities.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
31
EIN
36-0898927
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Big Ten Conference (B1G)

The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service.
Revenue
$879.9m
Assets
$352.9m
Employees
77
EIN
36-3640583
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evans Scholars Foundation

Established by famed amateur golfer Charles "Chick" Evans Jr., the Foundation provides full housing and tuition scholarships to deserving caddies nationwide.
Revenue
$82.1m
Assets
$159.5m
Employees
105
EIN
36-2518129
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United States Soccer Federation (USSF)

The United States Soccer Federation commonly referred to as U.S. Soccer, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States.
Revenue
$149.2m
Assets
$152.4m
Employees
1,389
EIN
13-5591991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Collegiate Officiating Consortium

To assist its members, each of which is an intercollegiate athletic conference, in all activities related to officiating.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$845.6k
Employees
3
EIN
02-0630925
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reapers Hockey Association

The Reapers Hockey Association empowers players in hockey and life skills, recognizes academic achievements, and provides a high-quality Illinois Tier 1 youth program.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
24
EIN
83-3244727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Mission

Chicago Mission is dedicated to helping AAA level hockey players realize their athletic dreams. Chicago Mission delivers the best training, coaching, mentoring, and development to prepare Chicago Mission players for success at every level.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$314.9k
Employees
5
EIN
36-4425798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ela Soccer Club

Ela Soccer Club provides competitive and recreational soccer programs for ages 3 to 18, fostering skill development, community, and a love for the game.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
32
EIN
36-3881116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Youth Soccer Association

Illinois Youth Soccer Association is a non-profit organization emphasizing education, whose purpose is to promote and conduct skill-based youth development programs in a safe environment that empowers children.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
8
EIN
36-2913490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canal Shores

Canal Shores promotes youth golf development, maintains affordable access, and engages in ecological restoration, enhancing community health and preserving green spaces.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
23
EIN
36-2016649
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metrosquash NFP

To utilize squash, education, cultural experience and community service to empower Chicago Public School Students to realize their full academic, athletic, and personal potential.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
51
EIN
20-2614486
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago City Soccer Club

Chicago City Soccer Club fosters community through holistic youth soccer development, offers mentorship programs, and promotes inclusivity via recreational leagues and neighborhood tournaments.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$204.9k
Employees
0
EIN
46-2627195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sky High Volleyball Club (SHVC)

To offer a competitive program where athletes train in an intense environment and learn the skills necessary to compete at the next level. Over the years, Sky High has become one of the premier programs across the nation.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
156
EIN
36-3674693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Hawks Youth Hockey Club

The Chicago Hawks are dedicated to the athletic development, personal growth and sportsmanship of youth hockey players in Illinois. To provide children with a place and an opportunity to learn constructive life lessons through a team.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
06-1795565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amateur Trapshooting Association of America

The purpose of the ataa is to promote and govern the sport of clay target shooting in the united states and canada and in such other areas as approved by the executive committee.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
444
EIN
20-2118440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Libertyville Soccer Association (GLSA)

The mission of Greater Libertyville Soccer Association is to provide and promote a positive soccer experience for every participant appropriate to their level of interest and ability.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
4
EIN
36-3123670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Rowing Foundation

The Chicago Rowing Foundation promotes rowing for all ages, offering competitive and recreational programs, adaptive rowing, and a focus on athlete well-being.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
31
EIN
36-3137851
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Lakes Region Volleyball Association

The Great Lakes Region Volleyball Association promotes volleyball growth, inclusivity, safety, and skill development through programs, tournaments, and educational resources for all athletes.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
5
EIN
36-3067672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI)

The AHAI is the fifth largest American amateur ice hockey association and is a dynamic force in the molding of amateur hockey in America. AHAI is dedicated to the development of today's youth through Athletic and Academic excellence.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
2
EIN
36-2883831
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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