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Rockford area nonprofits

There are 1,731 organizations in the greater Rockford metro area. Combined, these Rockford metro nonprofits employ 20,613 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
 
241
1-10
 
95
11-25
 
43
26-100
 
48
101 to 1,000
 
27
1,000+
 
3
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Rockford

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
369
$250k to $1M
 
120
$1M to $5M
 
81
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
6
$100M+
 
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Rockford

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
321
 
$7,386,958
Educational institutions
 
140
 
$88,822,944
Foundations
 
131
 
$48,881,721
Business and community development organizations
 
128
 
$27,164,780
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
124
 
$31,452,004
Human service organizations
 
119
 
$171,939,080
Unions and employment organizations
 
103
 
$104,043,874
Youth development organizations
 
89
 
$24,674,593
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
89
 
$23,249,271
Mutual assistance organizations
 
88
 
$58,231,761
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Directory of nonprofits in Rockford

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1-20 of 1,731

MercyHealth Development Foundation

The Rockford Memorial Development Foundation is the fundraising arm of Rockford Health System. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity and gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$50.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3197918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wesley Willows A Methodist Retirement Home

Wesley Willows offers housing and services for about 150 seniors, promoting Christian principles and inspiring active, secure lifestyles in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$47.1m
Employees
299
EIN
36-2540488
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)

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
$888.1m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
4,661
EIN
36-2222696
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
$148.2m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
0
EIN
47-2158680
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
$23.4m
Assets
$24.9m
Employees
161
EIN
36-3874007
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)

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
$22.7m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
255
EIN
37-1030764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Javon Bea Hospital

Rockford Memorial Hospital has built an outstanding reputation on quality doctors, leading-edge technology, comprehensive services, and state-of-the-art facilities. Today, Rockford Memorial Hospital is a 396-licensed-bed health care facility.
Revenue
$465.1m
Assets
$774.0m
Employees
2,428
EIN
36-2167847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL)

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' (CFNIL) mission is to attract, preserve, and grow an endowment for the current and future needs of the people of Northern Illinois.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$156.3m
Employees
10
EIN
36-4402089
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
$82.2m
Assets
$88.2m
Employees
980
EIN
36-2235167
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)

Rockford Rescue Mission

Rockford Rescue Mission shares hope & help in Jesus' name to move people from homelessness & despair toward personal & spiritual wholeness.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$25.2m
Employees
100
EIN
36-6132381
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
$45.8m
Assets
$65.2m
Employees
628
EIN
36-2167842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riverfront Museum Park

Provide area museums and arts organizations with opportunities to share resources and expand their impact on the community through their programs.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
6
EIN
36-3605403
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)

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)

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)

Northern Illinois Hospice Association

Northern Illinois Hospice provides end-of-life care with dignity, comfort and compassion while ensuring access to eligible individuals regardless of their financial situation.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
117
EIN
36-3041850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifescape Community Services

Lifescape provides affordable nutrition and related services for the aging population, with support from Title III Part B and C.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
65
EIN
36-3303361
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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