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Chicago religious organizations

There are 9,908 religious organizations and churches 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 religious organizations employ 8,957 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Types of religious organizations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
4,943
 
$806,815,242
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
315
 
$40,668,583
Jewish nonprofit organizations
 
278
 
$371,240,952
Islamic nonprofit organizations
 
240
 
$84,116,750
Religious media production and publishing organizations
 
110
 
$43,859,994
Organizations supporting multiple religious organizations
 
96
 
$276,467,561
Organizations supporting a single religious organization
 
80
 
$91,941,946
Buddhist nonprofit organizations
 
79
 
$12,995,365
Religious professional societies
 
52
 
$771,833
Religious alliances and advocates
 
27
 
$5,423,565
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Job trends for Chicago religious organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
444
1-10
 
223
11-25
 
59
26-100
 
39
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of religious organizations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
720
$250k to $1M
 
271
$1M to $5M
 
128
$5M to $25M
 
26
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of religious organizations in Chicago

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IFCJ Stand for Israel Guardians of Israel Isaiah 58 on Wings of Eagles

IFCJ The Fellowship aids impoverished Jews, supports refugees, and promotes cooperation between Jews and Christians through humanitarian care and resettlement assistance.
Revenue
$318.2m
Assets
$233.0m
Employees
142
EIN
36-3256096
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Muslim Community Center (MCC)

The purposes of the Corporation as stated in its Certificate of Incorporation are: to carry on religious, charitable and educational activities in conformity with the religion of Islam.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
156
EIN
23-7060038
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
$29.4m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
282
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
$14.8m
Assets
$16.9m
Employees
146
EIN
36-3817743
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agudah Camps

Agudah Camps provides a summer camp experience for Jewish boys and girls in a religious setting. It is a Jewish organization located in Skokie, IL.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
518
EIN
84-4265889
IRS type
501(c)(3)

5 Stones Group NFP

Lighthouse Catholic Media is a not for profit company that seeks to answer the call for a New Evangelization. They specialize in promoting the Catholic Faith through high quality presentations on audio CDs and MP3s from many of the best Catholic speakers.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
82
EIN
26-2193509
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)

Logos Missions

Logos Missions operates a Christian healthcare sharing ministry to share medical expenses while promoting faith, publishing the Korean Christian Journal.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$71.7m
Employees
53
EIN
36-2896920
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)

The Christian Century

The Christian Century publishes reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays that explore the role of faith in a pluralistic society. The magazine connects religion to public affairs, culture, the arts, and moral and ethical issues.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
16
EIN
36-2167022
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
$62.2m
Assets
$76.8m
Employees
177
EIN
36-1143987
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)

JCC Chicago

JCC Chicago is a non-profit organization inspired by Jewish values, bridging traditions and generations to create a more vibrant, connected community.
Revenue
$49.5m
Assets
$57.5m
Employees
1,896
EIN
36-2167758
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)

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)

Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRC)

To advocate, teach and promote the study and practice of orthodox Judaism, as well as supervise Kosher food production and produce educational publications.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
32
EIN
36-2495289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agudath Israel of Illinois

Agudath Israel of Illinois was incorporated in 1976 with the goal of building a stronger Jewish community in the Midwest. The organization provides a broad range of educational, senior, advocacy, and social and human services.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$19.3m
Employees
76
EIN
36-3529801
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)

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

Word on Fire is a Christian organization that is dedicated to religious education. It is located in Park Ridge, IL.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$51.8m
Employees
77
EIN
26-1448551
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "X00: Religion: 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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