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Chicago community foundations

There are 113 community foundations in the greater Chicago metro 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 community foundations employ 4,400 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Job trends for Chicago community foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
15
1-10
 
14
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
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Sizes of community foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
25
$250k to $1M
 
6
$1M to $5M
 
10
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
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Directory of community foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 113

The Chicago Community Trust

The Chicago Community Trust mobilizes philanthropy to advance equity, make grants, and convene partners to expand opportunity, wealth, and well-being across Chicago.
Revenue
$2.5b
Assets
$6.0b
Employees
157
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

To be recognized as a trusted philanthropic leader in the communities we serve through the delivery of the highest quality donor services, customized and unique grant and scholarship programs, and bold initiatives to address community needs.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$148.6m
Employees
11
EIN
36-6086742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Foundation

Building a culture of philanthropy across generations that will positively transform Lake County. Legacy is the enduring cornerstone organization that helps donors and partners fulfill their collective dreams.
Revenue
$43.1m
Assets
$123.8m
Employees
14
EIN
35-1872803
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Grundy County

Community Foundation of Grundy County identifies and responds to the area's critical needs, invests in local programs, grants, and scholarships.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
3
EIN
36-4299824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DuPage Community Foundation

The DuPage Foundation seeks to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs and building community partnerships.
Revenue
$32.3m
Assets
$161.8m
Employees
17
EIN
36-3978733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jackson Park Hospital Foundation

The Foundation for Jackson Park Hospital raises funds to support the mission and strategic goals of Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center.
Revenue
$95.8m
Assets
$142.5m
Employees
798
EIN
36-2448028
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moose Foundation

The Moose Foundation supports Mooseheart Child City & School, Moosehaven, and Moose Charities with operations, maintenance and scholarships. Located in Mooseheart, IL.
Revenue
$21.2m
Assets
$328.1m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3993733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago convenes partners to fund neighborhood solutions, strengthen local economies, and expand access to housing, health care, food, and safety.
Revenue
$47.1m
Assets
$48.8m
Employees
169
EIN
30-0200478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Powers Health (CFNI)

Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, (CFNI) is organization that provides leadership and resources for the enhancement of health and the quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
Revenue
$171.9m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
1,017
EIN
31-1128781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Porter County Community Foundation

Porter County Community Foundation promotes and supports the community through grants for projects and assistance to county residents.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$110.5m
Employees
11
EIN
35-2000788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago funds vital services, strengthens Jewish life, combats antisemitism, and supports vulnerable people locally and worldwide through 100+ partners.
Revenue
$163.2m
Assets
$249.9m
Employees
596
EIN
36-2167034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evanston Community Foundation (ECF)

The Evanston Community Foundation is dedicated to enriching Evanston and the lives of its people, now and in the future.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$44.7m
Employees
21
EIN
36-3466802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)

Dekalb County Community Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County by proactively addressing community needs and expanding, managing, and distributing philanthropic resources.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$75.4m
Employees
14
EIN
36-3788167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation (OPRFCF)

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation stimulates and facilitates individual philanthropy;prudently manages donor funds;makes responsive and informed grants; and,convenes resources to address community priorities and interests.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$55.6m
Employees
8
EIN
36-4150724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Powers Health Medical Group (CFNI)

Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CFNI) is a not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) organization that provides leadership and resources for the enhancement of health and the quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
Revenue
$162.9m
Assets
$39.1m
Employees
1,506
EIN
45-4158203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moose Charities

Moose Charities' primary goal is providing the necessary resources for the continued support and maintenance of the Mooseheart Child City and School and the Moosehaven retirement community.
Revenue
$23.2m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
7
EIN
36-3993740
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bright Promise

Bright Promise helps Christian schools in Chicago by generating revenue, granting scholarships to students, and providing tuition assistance for families.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
7
EIN
36-3634360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kenosha Community Foundation

The Kenosha Community Foundation helps people enhance and insure the future of the Kenosha community through charitable giving, offering grants to exempt organizations and scholarships to individuals in the community.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
2
EIN
39-6045289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for McHenry County

The Community Foundation for McHenry County is a trusted community leader, sponsor and participant encouraging philanthropy and welcoming partnerships, to create a positive difference in the quality of life in all of McHenry County.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$55.4m
Employees
10
EIN
36-4465219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jasper Newton Foundation

To assist donors in creating a source of assets to meet the ongoing and changing needs and interests of the people of all of our Jasper and Newton county communities.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
6
EIN
35-1842404
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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Methodology: Cause IQ mines all tax-exempt organizations that file a Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF with the IRS. We collect and aggregate this information from OCR'd paper taxreturns, XML e-file taxreturns, IRS-provided extract, the Business Master File, and Cause IQ secret sauce for data cleaning, categorization, classification, analytics, etc.
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