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Illinois disease-focused nonprofits

There are 1,093 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan disease-focused nonprofits employ 12,448 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
194
 
$574,703,065
Cancer nonprofits
 
186
 
$102,784,242
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
177
 
$791,586,515
Medical specialty organizations
 
168
 
$419,076,112
Organ disease nonprofits
 
107
 
$245,606,091
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
69
 
$130,971,528
Autism awareness organizations
 
65
 
$72,774,508
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
64
 
$5,029,279
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
55
 
$112,287,010
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
22
 
$211,925,564
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
903
 
$2,315,720,177
Springfield, IL
 
25
 
$26,816,061
St. Louis, MO
 
24
 
$25,366,598
Peoria
 
24
 
$10,052,560
Rockford
 
20
 
$3,192,652
Champaign
 
13
 
$382,133
Davenport, IA
 
11
 
$1,829,238
Bloomington, IL
 
11
 
$830,312
Carbondale
 
7
 
$191,947
Decatur, IL
 
4
 
$83,717
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Job trends for Illinois disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
294
1-10
 
81
11-25
 
46
26-100
 
42
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
343
$250k to $1M
 
157
$1M to $5M
 
117
$5M to $25M
 
60
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Illinois

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1-20 of 1,093

American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Dermatology advances dermatologic care through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement while supporting over 20,500 board-certified dermatologists in the U.S.
Revenue
$53.6m
Assets
$128.5m
Employees
228
EIN
41-0793046
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
$58.5m
Assets
$114.7m
Employees
186
EIN
36-2181944
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$3.2m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
17
EIN
36-6009226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) provides bonafide credentials and comprehensive oral implant education.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
15
EIN
41-6044864
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$68.5m
Assets
$218.3m
Employees
294
EIN
15-0539115
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association supports research, education, and advocacy, aiming to improve the lives of those affected by brain tumors through free patient services.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
42
EIN
23-7286648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arthroscopy Association of North America

Advancing minimally invasive surgical education, skills assessment, and advocacy to improve patient care through arthroscopic surgery.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
26
EIN
36-3166049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Serving as the professional family for more than 110,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) promotes public health and encourages scientific research.
Revenue
$35.5m
Assets
$94.5m
Employees
157
EIN
36-2170786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the go to source of musculoskeletal info for health care professionals, the media and the general public.
Revenue
$53.6m
Assets
$192.5m
Employees
240
EIN
36-2110592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aids Foundation of Chicago

Aids Foundation of Chicago (AFC) mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV and related chronic diseases.
Revenue
$40.0m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
194
EIN
36-3412054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists advances nurse anesthesiology by representing 69,000+ CRNAs and residents, promoting patient safety through advocacy, education, research, and standards.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$82.1m
Employees
120
EIN
36-2113743
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

Adces empowers Diabetes Care & Education Specialists with innovative education & management. Liaises with non-profits, provides tools and training for best practices.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
74
EIN
51-0161670
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Society of Critical Care Medicine

To secure the highest quality Care for all critically ill patients by providing education, promoting and supporting research, advocating to patients, the public, and policy makers about Critical Care.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
97
EIN
23-7104387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Lung Association

American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Revenue
$118.7m
Assets
$225.7m
Employees
563
EIN
13-1632524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Revenue
$457.2m
Assets
$523.7m
Employees
2,141
EIN
13-3039601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Cancer Assistance Fund (NCCS)

The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
19
EIN
37-1227890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association empowers people with neuromuscular diseases by funding research, expanding expert care, and advocating support, inclusion, and community.
Revenue
$60.4m
Assets
$58.0m
Employees
269
EIN
13-1665552
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Vida

Project Vida promotes self-empowerment, providing holistic health education and direct services to reduce health disparities in underserved areas.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
56
EIN
36-3817566
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

A non-profit organization advancing heart and lung disease science through annual meetings, transplant registries, and research.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
13
EIN
36-3142246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)

To promote the right of all children to live happy, safe, and healthy lives, to ensure children receive quality medical care from pediatricians (the most qualified physicians to deliver this care), and to assess and serve the needs of its membership.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
23
EIN
51-0183494
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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