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Rockford area nonprofits

There are 1,756 organizations in the greater Rockford metro area. Combined, these Rockford metro nonprofits employ 20,221 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Job trends for Rockford nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
244
1-10
 
90
11-25
 
47
26-100
 
44
101 to 1,000
 
28
1,000+
 
3
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Rockford

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
366
$250k to $1M
 
124
$1M to $5M
 
80
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
3
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Rockford

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
332
 
$7,984,007
Educational institutions
 
152
 
$93,105,092
Business and community development organizations
 
127
 
$26,456,244
Foundations
 
126
 
$44,912,903
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
125
 
$52,429,475
Human service organizations
 
118
 
$168,014,736
Unions and employment organizations
 
105
 
$74,554,438
Mutual assistance organizations
 
90
 
$83,021,551
Youth development organizations
 
90
 
$16,943,080
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
90
 
$18,909,129
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Directory of nonprofits in Rockford

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1-20 of 1,756

Wesley Willows

Wesley Willows offers housing and services for about 150 seniors, promoting Christian principles and inspiring active, secure lifestyles in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
283
EIN
36-2540488
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MercyHealth Development Foundation

The Mercyhealth Development Foundation assists Mercy Health System through fund administration, employee crisis support, and charity contributions.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$60.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3197918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crusaders Community Health

Crusaders Community Health is a not-for-profit corporation located in Rockford, IL that provides a wide range of medical services, including pediatrics, family practitioners, and nurse practitioners.
Revenue
$69.1m
Assets
$113.7m
Employees
482
EIN
23-7076080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milestone

Everyone has the right to be treated with respect, to participate in community life, to develop and exercise personal competence, to have family and friends, and to make decisions in their lives.
Revenue
$41.9m
Assets
$24.8m
Employees
693
EIN
36-2769801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Willows Cottages

Christian-based senior housing with personalized care and optional services, located in Rockford, IL. Policy to maintain residents unable to pay.
Revenue
$14.9m
Assets
$114.9m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3531646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosecrance Health Network

Rosecrance is a private organization offering behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families. We provide help, hope and recovery to children, youth, adults and families.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$36.3m
Employees
171
EIN
36-3874007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mercy Health Corporation

Mercy Health Corporation provides exceptional healthcare services and supports affiliated entities, including Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$32.4m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
0
EIN
47-2158680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UW Health

A division of UW Health, SwedishAmerican is dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare and compassionate care to the community. SwedishAmerican is also a teaching hospital that hosts the University of Illinois College of Medicine's residency program.
Revenue
$966.8m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
4,751
EIN
36-2222696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS)

To ensure equal access to justice and fair treatment under the law by providing advice and representation, advocacy, education, and outreach that serve to protect basic human needs and enforce or uphold rights.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
249
EIN
37-1030764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Remedies Renewing Lives

Renewing Lives of individuals affected by addiction, mental health issues and domestic violence. Renewing Lives of individuals afected by addiction, mental health issues and domestic violence.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
105
EIN
36-2464898
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL)

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois fosters philanthropy, distributes grants and scholarships, and builds endowments to enhance the quality of life in northern Illinois.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$156.3m
Employees
10
EIN
36-4402089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rockford Rescue Mission

Rockford Rescue Mission shares hope & help in Jesus' name to move people from homelessness & despair toward personal & spiritual wholeness.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
107
EIN
36-6132381
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Stateline Area

To create opportunities for individuals with barriers to enhance their lives barriers include physical or mental disabilities, lack of education and job preparation, socio-economic disadvantages, and others.
Revenue
$46.2m
Assets
$39.1m
Employees
1,170
EIN
36-2167846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Javon Bea Hospital

JBH provides exceptional healthcare services, outreach programs, and support groups to fulfill its mission of improving community health and welfare.
Revenue
$458.1m
Assets
$831.4m
Employees
2,013
EIN
36-2167847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosecrance

Rosecrance provides help, hope and recovery to children, youth, adults and families. Rosecrance will offer the best opportunity for lasting recovery. We embrace the challenge of continuous performance improvement.
Revenue
$89.7m
Assets
$84.7m
Employees
979
EIN
36-2235167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rockford University

Rockford University is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts institution located in Rockford, Illinois, a city of 150,000 people about 85 miles northwest of Chicago.
Revenue
$45.6m
Assets
$67.9m
Employees
660
EIN
36-2167842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kids Around the World

Kids Around the World builds playgrounds, provides food and biblical training for children in need globally, through partnerships with organizations.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
34
EIN
36-4007250
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harlem Community Center

HCC provides recreational, educational, human services opportunities in Loves Park/Machesney Park. Includes large sports complex and licensed child care center.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
108
EIN
36-2706406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stepping Stones of Rockford

Stepping Stones of Rockford provides the housing, psycho-social rehabilitation and support to help adults with serious mental illnesses function as productively and independently as possible.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
195
EIN
36-2693681
IRS type
501(c)(3)

YMCA of Rock River Valley

The YMCA is committed to putting Christian principles into practice. YMCA programs, activities and relationships teach and model Christian values in order to strengthen kids, families and communities.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$39.6m
Employees
711
EIN
36-2174838
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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