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Illinois scholarship organizations

There are 1,340 scholarship and financial aid organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan scholarship organizations employ 940 people, earn more than $340 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Scholarship organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
980
 
$248,630,964
St. Louis, MO
 
68
 
$2,821,394
Peoria
 
30
 
$9,348,965
Springfield, IL
 
27
 
$2,141,445
Champaign
 
23
 
$4,505,176
Bloomington, IL
 
21
 
$706,176
Rockford
 
19
 
$4,782,504
Carbondale
 
13
 
$291,648
Davenport, IA
 
12
 
$1,608,983
Kankakee
 
7
 
$136,452
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Job trends for Illinois scholarship organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
246
1-10
 
32
11-25
 
9
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of scholarship organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
374
$250k to $1M
 
73
$1M to $5M
 
38
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of scholarship organizations in Illinois

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1-20 of 1,340

Pat Tillman Foundation

The Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
27
EIN
20-1072336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cafe Group

The Cafe Group supports leaders of color through financial and programmatic aid to create relevant solutions based on local experiences.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
15
EIN
85-3906899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

NMSC conducts nationwide academic competitions for recognition and scholarships, aiming to recognize and honor academically talented US students.
Revenue
$59.1m
Assets
$160.7m
Employees
39
EIN
36-2307745
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Esf Ii

Esf Ii, Inc. holds and manages the excess cash and investments of Evans Scholars Foundation Trust (36-2518129), as part of its mission to support charitable causes. Its headquarters is in Glenview, IL.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$229.0m
Employees
0
EIN
38-4005773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF)

The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF) seeks to make a life-altering difference in the lives of its Scholars by providing them with the best opportunity to succeed in high school and college.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
27
EIN
36-3675466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blanche Ebert Seaver Trust for Frank R Seaver College

Blanche Ebert Seaver Trust for Frank R Seaver College actively supports Pepperdine University through granting funds to the organization.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$104.5m
Employees
0
EIN
95-6780692
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Onward House

The mission of Onward House is to open doors to improve lives and uplift communities through educational, economic and support services.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
70
EIN
36-2167822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Golden Apple Foundation

Golden Apple recognizes, supports, and prepares excellent teachers for Illinois schools-of-need with cash awards, a sabbatical, and innovative resources.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
316
EIN
36-3392992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EALgreen

To fund scholarships for needy college students by converting donations of excess inventory into financial aid with the support of corporate donors and schools, EAL places inventory on college campuses in return for granting scholarships.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
15
EIN
36-3166932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Chicago

Hope Chicago provides debt-free postsecondary education access and support to Chicago Public School students and their parents.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$28.1m
Employees
36
EIN
86-2828908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Actuarial Foundation

The Actuarial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is The philanthropic organization for The Actuarial industry in The united states.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
41
EIN
36-3968441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ferguson Charitable Foundation

The Ferguson Charitable Foundation operates for exclusively charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes as defined by Code Section 501(c)(3), and its initial activities shall include such. William J Ferguson runs the foundation.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
88-3352237
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Reach Education Fund

The Reach Education Fund provides college scholarships to students. Its programs pay college tuitions for Palestinian students in Gaza.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
3
EIN
47-1937331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Womens Global Education Project

Womens Global Education Project empowers women and children in Africa through scholarships, tutoring, mentoring, literacy programs and community support.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
8
EIN
32-0082340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wright Foundation

To live radiant and authentic lives, and to support others to unleash their potential by consciously engaging in their own transformation and leadership.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
27
EIN
20-8991580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Illinois Regional Council - Community Action Agency

WIRC-CAA operates social programs that address poverty, providing housing and rehabilitation services for low-income individuals in Western Illinois.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
64
EIN
36-3220629
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North South Foundation

The North South Foundation empowers students through scholarships and educational programs, fostering growth, community, and leadership to unlock their full potential.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
1
EIN
36-3659998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Depaul College Prep Foundation

Depaul College Prep Foundation raises funds to support the financial needs of DePaul Prep, a not-for-profit corporation in Chicago.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$107.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4516326
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeastern Illinois University Foundation

The Northeastern Illinois University Foundation secures private support to enhance affordability, promote academic excellence, and empower students through scholarships and community engagement.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7034689
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation

The National Taiwan University Academic Development Foundation supports educational institutions through its programs, which include providing grants to the National Taiwan University in support of its educational programs.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4221899
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services" 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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