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Chicago educational institutions

There are 7,885 schools and educational institutions 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 educational institutions employ 186,054 people, earn more than $25 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $66 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
2,695
 
$702,411,959
Educational service providers
 
1,903
 
$761,989,436
Fraternities and sororities
 
1,144
 
$136,657,659
Parent teacher associations
 
1,104
 
$37,242,694
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
1,070
 
$429,194,400
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
760
 
$2,735,357,058
Adult education and ESL centers
 
501
 
$74,061,114
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
388
 
$184,195,370
Education professional societies
 
247
 
$245,131,152
Alumni associations
 
246
 
$62,687,297
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Job trends for Chicago educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
797
1-10
 
214
11-25
 
148
26-100
 
199
101 to 1,000
 
122
1,000+
 
29
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Sizes of educational institutions in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,460
$250k to $1M
 
408
$1M to $5M
 
297
$5M to $25M
 
158
$25M to $100M
 
43
$100M+
 
31
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Directory of educational institutions in Chicago

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American Library Association (ALA)

ALA's mission is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
Revenue
$54.1m
Assets
$109.8m
Employees
220
EIN
36-2166947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)

The American Association of Law Libraries advances the profession of law librarianship and supports the professional growth of its members through leadership and advocacy in the field of legal information and information policy.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
15
EIN
36-2536424
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Shoulders Fund

The Big Shoulders Fund supports underserved Catholic schools in Chicago and Northwest Indiana, investing in scholarships, enrichment, and leadership development for quality education.
Revenue
$53.2m
Assets
$152.1m
Employees
114
EIN
36-3490557
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwestern University

Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Revenue
$4.2b
Assets
$19.2b
Employees
27.3k
EIN
36-2167817
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University of Chicago (UChicago)

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Their commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to their global campuses where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.
Revenue
$5.6b
Assets
$15.8b
Employees
29.1k
EIN
36-2177139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pat Tillman Foundation

The Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
27
EIN
20-1072336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Endeavor Health Medical Group

NorthShore FPA supports NorthShore's healthcare endeavors and aligns with the mission of NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health.
Revenue
$658.0m
Assets
$280.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3738206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Francis W Parker School

The Francis W. Parker School (Parker) educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a democratic society and global community. See Form 990, Part III, Line 1.
Revenue
$56.2m
Assets
$193.3m
Employees
436
EIN
36-2171732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, technology-focused research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law.
Revenue
$448.5m
Assets
$833.3m
Employees
3,798
EIN
36-2170136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)

The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is a 4-year private optometry college located in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Graduating approximately 160 optometrists a year, it is the largest optometry college in the United States.
Revenue
$45.4m
Assets
$105.6m
Employees
626
EIN
36-2310478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Park University (NPU)

North Park University delivers affordable, Christian, intercultural education, preparing diverse students for significant service through liberal arts, theology, and professional programs.
Revenue
$102.6m
Assets
$334.0m
Employees
1,298
EIN
36-1557840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University offers a welcoming community and diverse programs, fostering personal growth and preparing students for meaningful contributions to society.
Revenue
$177.7m
Assets
$336.6m
Employees
1,739
EIN
36-2169145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

NMSC conducts nationwide academic competitions for recognition and scholarships, aiming to recognize and honor academically talented US students.
Revenue
$59.1m
Assets
$160.7m
Employees
39
EIN
36-2307745
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mcgaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Mcgaw Medical Center of Northwestern University sponsors and administers graduate medical education, coordinating training, rotations, and benefits for 1,200+ residents across 180+ programs.
Revenue
$134.4m
Assets
$24.3m
Employees
1,711
EIN
36-2656113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Louis University

National-Louis University empowers learners for meaningful lives and productive careers through inclusive education, research grants, and public service.
Revenue
$156.2m
Assets
$204.6m
Employees
1,912
EIN
36-2167804
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cafe Group

The Cafe Group supports leaders of color through financial and programmatic aid to create relevant solutions based on local experiences.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
15
EIN
85-3906899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Depaul College Prep Foundation

Depaul College Prep Foundation raises funds to support the financial needs of DePaul Prep, a not-for-profit corporation in Chicago.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$109.8m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4516326
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Central College

North Central College prepares students to be informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over their lifetime.
Revenue
$160.1m
Assets
$377.2m
Employees
1,601
EIN
36-2169157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sigma Chi Foundation

The Sigma Chi Foundation solicits financial resources, provides faithful stewardship, and engages in exemplary ethical practices in support of Sigma Chi and leadership development.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
16
EIN
36-2208386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service Mid-America College of Funeral Service educates and trains future funeral service professionals with expert faculty and hands-on experience.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
209
EIN
75-1104546
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.
This category corresponds to the "B00: Education: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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