Nonprofits in Illinois

Name: Top 20 Illinois nonprofits
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There are 82,156 organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan nonprofits employ 1 million people, earn more than $165 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $462 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Chicago	52,744	736,572	$129,425,691,904	$356,368,909,962
St. Louis, MO	4,525	24,500	$2,724,337,853	$7,725,706,880
Davenport, IA	2,954	24,756	$4,183,703,328	$26,785,539,880
Peoria	2,722	48,325	$5,969,635,727	$17,224,647,958
Springfield, IL	2,243	38,552	$4,273,737,314	$7,512,109,363
Rockford	1,695	20,530	$2,258,210,460	$5,556,405,454
Champaign	1,672	28,076	$4,843,477,894	$12,452,546,215
Bloomington, IL	1,264	7,875	$1,574,755,153	$2,712,792,703
Carbondale	1,189	9,635	$1,649,189,979	$4,390,372,485
Decatur, IL	713	5,800	$1,096,228,901	$2,873,838,802

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Job trends for Illinois nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	12,828
1-10	4,199
11-25	1,697
26-100	1,619
101 to 1,000	1,033
1,000+	123

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Illinois is driven by large organizations like Polish Teachers Association in America, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Group, The University of Chicago (UChicago), Advocate Health Care, and Northwestern University.
The largest employers tend to be hospital systems, general hospitals, universities, cultural awareness organizations, and colleges.

Sizes of nonprofits in Illinois

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	18,500
$250k to $1M	5,543
$1M to $5M	3,405
$5M to $25M	1,474
$25M to $100M	449
$100M+	223

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Group, Advocate Health Care, Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund, Feeding America, and The University of Chicago (UChicago) earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Illinois.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 2.4% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Illinois with more than $100 million account for 70.0% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be hospital systems, general hospitals, managed care organizations, fraternal societies, and universities.

Types of nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	13,088	10,035	$2,104,129,733	$9,517,085,926
Educational institutions	10,081	195,565	$23,419,107,901	$69,205,174,004
Foundations	8,665	14,837	$12,965,208,082	$65,639,753,929
Human service organizations	6,234	117,254	$8,124,991,182	$13,547,107,268
Business and community development organizations	5,725	25,298	$7,165,920,962	$16,969,359,203
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	5,156	27,764	$2,551,635,309	$3,569,735,907
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	4,936	107,593	$2,146,147,148	$8,828,634,227
Mutual assistance organizations	4,539	11,885	$20,695,534,753	$64,027,877,432
Unions and employment organizations	3,497	28,195	$2,152,497,140	$3,510,825,572
Youth development organizations	3,074	7,401	$453,845,862	$689,900,447

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1-20 of 82,156

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

$64.7m

Assets

$206.9m

Employees

293

EIN

15-0539115

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

$129.5m

Assets

$678.4m

Employees

475

EIN

36-2192800

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights provides healthcare, housing, and legal support to vulnerable populations while reducing gun violence and advocating for human rights.

Revenue

$57.5m

Assets

$45.0m

Employees

405

EIN

36-1877640

IRS type

501(c)(3)

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (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

$2.5m

Assets

$7.2m

Employees

EIN

36-6009226

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Association for Corporate Growth

ACG fosters business growth and networking with access to knowledge, tools, and events; including the annual InterGrowth conference.

Revenue

$26.5m

Assets

$18.8m

Employees

EIN

13-6163137

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

$8.1m

Assets

$10.7m

Employees

EIN

23-7286648

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

$359.5m

Assets

$1.9b

Employees

3,517

EIN

36-2167725

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lions Clubs - Catherine M Rizzo (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

$67.3m

Assets

$178.3m

Employees

285

EIN

36-1263962

IRS type

501(c)(4)

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

$46.7m

Assets

$108.7m

Employees

214

EIN

41-0793046

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American Marketing Association

AMA shapes global marketing, forms partnerships with 100+ businesses, publishes leading journals, and supports a volunteer community infrastructure.

Revenue

$14.4m

Assets

$13.0m

Employees

EIN

36-2130315

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

$5.4m

Assets

$13.5m

Employees

EIN

41-6044864

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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

$52.2m

Assets

$110.4m

Employees

188

EIN

36-2181944

IRS type

501(c)(6)

National Association of Realtors

NAR facilitates professional development among realtors, promotes high ethical standards, and supports policies that enhance housing affordability.

Revenue

$358.2m

Assets

$1.1b

Employees

396

EIN

36-1520690

IRS type

501(c)(6)

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a historical societies or organization in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.

Revenue

$140.6m

Assets

$986.6m

Employees

312

EIN

46-4950751

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Chicago YMCA strengthens communities through education, character building, violence prevention, and fitness. Serving youth and families in 14 centers.

Revenue

$82.8m

Assets

$196.8m

Employees

2,877

EIN

36-2179782

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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

$5.4m

Assets

$6.2m

Employees

EIN

20-0058563

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Society of American Archivists

SAA educates archivists, develops principles, and identifies historical records through publications and annual meetings.

Revenue

$2.5m

Assets

$2.9m

Employees

EIN

84-6023531

IRS type

501(c)(6)

NECA-Ibew Welfare Trust Fund

The NECA-Ibew Welfare Trust Fund provides healthcare, dental, vision, and other benefits to eligible members and dependents while promoting preventive care.

Revenue

$192.5m

Assets

$316.3m

Employees

EIN

37-0738564

IRS type

501(c)(9)

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

$31.4m

Assets

$50.8m

Employees

EIN

36-2136957

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons' mission is to serve our profession to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care and its vision is to keep the world in motion through the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

Revenue

$25.3m

Assets

$24.9m

Employees

EIN

36-4241052

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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Nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Job trends for Illinois nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Illinois

Types of nonprofits in Illinois

Directory of nonprofits in Illinois

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKF)

Association for Corporate Growth

American Brain Tumor Association

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

Lions Clubs - Catherine M Rizzo (LCI)

American Academy of Dermatology

American Marketing Association

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

National Association of Realtors

The Obama Foundation

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

GiGi's Playhouse

The Society of American Archivists

NECA-Ibew Welfare Trust Fund

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

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