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Chicago area nonprofits

There are 51,978 organizations in the greater Chicagometro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro nonprofits employ 840,170 people, earn more than $98 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $282 billion.
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Job trends for Chicago nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
4,782
1-10
2,250
11-25
1,052
26-100
1,053
101 to 1,000
670
1,000+
98
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
12,155
$250k to $1M
3,520
$1M to $5M
2,232
$5M to $25M
976
$25M to $100M
298
$100M+
134
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
8,519
$2,444,257,215
Educational institutions
7,613
$15,213,020,063
Foundations
7,003
$5,878,930,406
Human service organizations
4,233
$4,448,487,538
Business and community development organizations
3,763
$6,618,847,641
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
3,498
$1,072,541,846
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
2,918
$1,783,690,642
Unions and employment organizations
1,971
$1,367,429,635
Mutual assistance organizations
1,527
$13,756,349,334
Youth development organizations
1,383
$280,803,068
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National Association of Realtors (NAR)

NAR's institutes, societies and councils, are involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
Revenue
$338.2m
Assets
$697.3m
Employees
396
EIN
36-1520690
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Brain Tumor Association

Mission statement the mission of the American Brain Tumor Association is to advance the understanding and treatment of Brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a Brain Tumor diagnosis. We d...
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
30
EIN
23-7286648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
22
EIN
36-6009226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Dermatology

To assure that dermatologists have access to the highest quality education, research and innovations in the field, and that patients and the public have access to the highest quality medical and surgical dermatologic care and to information regarding pr...
Revenue
$37.0m
Assets
$84.8m
Employees
216
EIN
41-0793046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

RSNA promotes excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. Promoting and developing the highest standards of radiology and related science through education and research.
Revenue
$57.2m
Assets
$178.2m
Employees
272
EIN
15-0539115
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is a professional association for individuals and organizations leading the practice, teaching and development of marketing knowledge worldwide.Our principle role is to serve as a forum to connect like-minded ind...
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
84
EIN
36-2130315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
Revenue
$134.6m
Assets
$596.0m
Employees
481
EIN
36-2192800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights

Heartland Alliance advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent s...
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
897
EIN
36-1877640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. The mission of the YMCA of M...
Revenue
$86.6m
Assets
$246.7m
Employees
4,047
EIN
36-2179782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.
Revenue
$351.8m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
4,119
EIN
36-2167725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 50,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology.
Revenue
$56.8m
Assets
$122.3m
Employees
203
EIN
36-2181944
IRS type
501(c)(6)

The Society of American Archivists

Saa's mission is to serve the education and information needs of more than 6,000 individual and institutional members and to provide leadership to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
12
EIN
84-6023531
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Association for Corporate Growth

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 ...
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
31
EIN
13-6163137
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) provides bonafide credentials and comprehensive oral implant education.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
17
EIN
41-6044864
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)

NMMA is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle.
Revenue
$61.0m
Assets
$28.8m
Employees
460
EIN
36-2369301
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Obama Foundation

Obama Foundation is an international or foreign affairs alliances or advocate in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.
Revenue
$171.4m
Assets
$563.7m
Employees
191
EIN
46-4950751
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The International Association of Lions Clubs (LCI)

Lions Clubs International's mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Revenue
$88.8m
Assets
$163.7m
Employees
308
EIN
36-1263962
IRS type
501(c)(4)

GiGi's Playhouse

To change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
47
EIN
20-0058563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) exists to advance the science of food. Our long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere.
Revenue
$16.3m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
95
EIN
36-2136957
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arthroscopy Association of North America

To promote education in the field of Arthroscopy. To promote education in the field of Arthroscopy. The mission of the Arthroscopy Association of North America is to advance the art and science of Arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery through educa...
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
20
EIN
36-3166049
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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