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Illinois religious organizations

There are 13,225 religious organizations and churches in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan religious organizations employ 10,150 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of religious organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
5,929
 
$857,561,143
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
336
 
$41,264,402
Jewish nonprofit organizations
 
280
 
$461,279,433
Islamic nonprofit organizations
 
250
 
$83,343,746
Religious media production and publishing organizations
 
166
 
$83,411,017
Organizations supporting multiple religious organizations
 
126
 
$284,612,708
Organizations supporting a single religious organization
 
102
 
$32,109,934
Buddhist nonprofit organizations
 
93
 
$13,828,313
Religious professional societies
 
82
 
$1,039,539
Religious alliances and advocates
 
39
 
$5,406,333
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Religious organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
8,818
 
$1,975,946,873
St. Louis, MO
 
801
 
$14,843,941
Peoria
 
455
 
$30,062,827
Rockford
 
314
 
$6,914,258
Davenport, IA
 
229
 
$2,380,435
Springfield, IL
 
223
 
$8,634,601
Champaign
 
218
 
$4,020,327
Carbondale
 
205
 
$57,273,541
Bloomington, IL
 
193
 
$5,327,142
Decatur, IL
 
145
 
$1,030,571
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Job trends for Illinois religious organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
547
1-10
 
270
11-25
 
71
26-100
 
41
101 to 1,000
 
20
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of religious organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
926
$250k to $1M
 
307
$1M to $5M
 
131
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of religious organizations in Illinois

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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
$271.5m
Assets
$172.4m
Employees
136
EIN
36-3256096
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
$13.9m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
130
EIN
36-3817743
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
$28.1m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
323
EIN
36-2345199
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)

Islamic Oasis

Islamic Oasis provides monthly food pantries and life skills programs for low-income and refugee families in Chicago.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
0
EIN
26-3531888
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)

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)

Crossway

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
$43.6m
Assets
$63.0m
Employees
150
EIN
36-1143987
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$45.6m
Assets
$53.4m
Employees
1,846
EIN
36-2167758
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
$18.4m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
104
EIN
52-0231554
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)

St Leonard's Ministries

Provide a community-based setting in which formerly incarcerated men and women can achieve productive and whole lives.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
180
EIN
36-2378516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF)

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago gives help and hope to the most vulnerable through a network of local agencies and programs, transforming the lives of 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths who are in need at every stage of life.
Revenue
$169.1m
Assets
$981.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-2167761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frontier Alliance International

Frontier Alliance International is a disciple making and relief ministry that shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ in war-torn regions.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
12
EIN
45-5619623
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)
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