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Illinois christian organizations

There are 5,992 christian nonprofit organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan christian organizations employ 4,946 people, earn more than $885 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of christian organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
5,992
 
$885,191,597
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
339
 
$42,195,075
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Christian organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
4,402
 
$740,144,291
St. Louis, MO
 
321
 
$8,941,976
Peoria
 
172
 
$22,905,497
Rockford
 
130
 
$5,805,877
Springfield, IL
 
82
 
$3,585,461
Champaign
 
76
 
$847,709
Davenport, IA
 
73
 
$1,937,774
Carbondale
 
69
 
$23,810,024
Bloomington, IL
 
67
 
$4,557,480
Decatur, IL
 
62
 
$554,085
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Job trends for Illinois christian organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
297
1-10
 
180
11-25
 
47
26-100
 
18
101 to 1,000
 
16
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of christian organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
593
$250k to $1M
 
173
$1M to $5M
 
80
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of christian organizations in Illinois

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1-20 of 5,992

Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation (UCEF)

The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation teaches North Americans about the academic and financial needs of Ukrainian Catholic educational institutions in Ukraine.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
9
EIN
36-4126296
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Europe Mission

The mission of Greater Europe Mission (GEM) is to reach Europe by multiplying disciples and growing Christ's church in order to see God expand His Kingdom through all peoples of Europe to the world.
Revenue
$28.1m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
323
EIN
36-2345199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RefugeeOne

RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
130
EIN
36-3817743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crossway / Good News Publishers

We seek to help people understand the massive implications of the gospel and the truth of God's Word, for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God.
Revenue
$43.6m
Assets
$63.0m
Employees
150
EIN
36-1143987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Awana Clubs International and Affiliates

Awana is a global, nonprofit ministry with fully integrated evangelism and long-term discipleship programs for ages 2 to 18 that actively involves parents and church leaders.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
187
EIN
36-2428692
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tyndale House Publishers and Tyndale House Foundation

Tyndale House Ministries: publishes Christian literature and media, distributes Bibles, and issues grants to further their mission.
Revenue
$62.0m
Assets
$143.2m
Employees
416
EIN
82-2635353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Leonard's Ministries

Provide a community-based setting in which formerly incarcerated men and women can achieve productive and whole lives.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
180
EIN
36-2378516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Generations

New Generations trains and coaches Indigenous leaders to launch and sustain disciple making movements globally.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
23
EIN
35-2606291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christian Today

Since 1956, Christianity Today has challenged the church with real-world content that is timely, compelling, insightful, balanced--and biblical. Christianity Today is regarded worldwide as the foremost evangelical periodical for news and opinion.
Revenue
$23.0m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
107
EIN
52-0231554
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barnabas Foundation

The Barnabas Foundation guides Christians in impactful giving, supporting ministries and charities while promoting Biblical stewardship and generosity across a vast network.
Revenue
$83.3m
Assets
$428.1m
Employees
32
EIN
36-2904503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Multiplication Network (MNM)

The mission of Multiplication Network Ministries is to equip leaders with the tools to strengthen and multiply healthy churches. The vision of Multiplication Network Ministries is to see a healthy church representing the Kingdom of God in every community.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
23
EIN
26-0276601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Breakthrough

Breakthrough has been working for 20 years to bring forward what's positive about the East Garfield Park neighborhood and eliminate its struggle against the cycle of poverty.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$12.0m
Employees
201
EIN
36-3810926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Resourcing Christian Education International (RCE)

RCE is a Christian nonprofit organization in Wheaton, IL whose mission is: RCE is designed to meet your needs as a teacher, missionary or international education ministry.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
250
EIN
57-1154204
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Josiah Venture

Josiah Venture's mission and calling is to equip young leaders to fulfill Christ's commission by reaching and making disciples. Josiah Venture team has grown from three couples in 1993 to over 300 staff members today.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
114
EIN
36-4469008
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lagrange Park Center

La Grange Park center provides supportive services to promote independent living. It also offers activities and encourages aging gracefully in a respectful environment.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
30
EIN
83-3624336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Canons Regular of St John Cantius

Canons Regular of St John Cantius forms and trains men to be priests and brothers in the Roman Catholic faith. Its mission is to establish a diocesan institute for this purpose.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
4
EIN
36-4227325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Margarets Village

The mission of the organization is to provide professional assistance in locations and secure needed services and benefits for individuals who are clients of the organization.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$827.2k
Employees
39
EIN
36-3104655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lutheran Church Charities Fund (LCC)

Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) serving the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of those who are hurting.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
31
EIN
36-2212704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pastoral Leadership Institute

PLI develops pastors into missional leaders for gospel impact in their communities by investing in intentional and advanced leadership training.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
17
EIN
43-1806114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles Simeon Trust

Charles Simeon Trust trains ministers to preach the gospel effectively with online courses and hands-on preaching workshops, based in Chicago.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
16
EIN
36-7342471
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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