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Chicago youth development organizations

There are 1,953 youth development organizations 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 youth development organizations employ 13,539 people, earn more than $681 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of youth development organizations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Youth development programs
 
1,295
 
$209,087,394
Boys clubs and girls clubs
 
236
 
$364,222,124
4-H and youth agricultural programs
 
218
 
$810,924
Scouting organizations
 
98
 
$20,813,661
Adult / child mentoring and big brother and sister programs
 
96
 
$23,167,329
Organizations supporting multiple youth development organizations
 
56
 
$516,143
Religious youth organizations
 
47
 
$25,361,225
Youth development alliances and advocates
 
25
 
$1,172,795
Organizations supporting a single youth development organization
 
12
 
$742,341
Youth development professional societies
 
11
 
$42,773,598
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Job trends for Chicago youth development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
107
1-10
 
78
11-25
 
42
26-100
 
24
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
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Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of youth development organizations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
277
$250k to $1M
 
99
$1M to $5M
 
47
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
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Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Ymca of the USA, After School Matters, Youth Guidance, New Life Centers of Chicagoland, and Build earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Chicago youth development organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 10.0% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Chicago youth development organizations with more than $100 million account for 29.1% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of youth development organizations in Chicago

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Jewish Council for Youth Services

Jewish Council for Youth Services ("jcys") is an independent, not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving both chicagoland's Jewish and greater communities and developing leaders who continue its tradition of volunteer service.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
303
EIN
36-2193616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana empowers girls to build courage, confidence, and character through fun, friendship, leadership, and real-world skill-building.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$45.1m
Employees
305
EIN
36-3871241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ymca of the USA

Ymca of the USA strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living promotion, and social responsibility in nearly 2,600 Ys across America.
Revenue
$198.4m
Assets
$260.5m
Employees
336
EIN
36-3258696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois empowers girls through inclusive leadership programs, volunteer support, outreach to underserved communities, and camping adventures that build courage and confidence.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
109
EIN
36-2358083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Off the Street Club

Chicago-based club providing community activities and summer camp for underprivileged children to promote their health and welfare.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
29
EIN
36-2169162
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youth Guidance

To create and implement school-based programs that enable children in at-risk environments to overcome obstacles, focus on their education and, ultimately, to succeed in school and in life.
Revenue
$44.3m
Assets
$45.6m
Employees
759
EIN
36-2167032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

After School Matters

After School Matters provides Chicago teens with apprenticeships and internships to explore and develop their talents while gaining essential skills.
Revenue
$48.4m
Assets
$77.8m
Employees
4,930
EIN
36-4409182
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois

Empowering youth with life-enhancing programs in Elgin. Safe place for learning, character development, academic support, social/emotional wellbeing, social justice.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
484
EIN
36-3832212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Club of the Dundee Township

Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township fosters productive citizenship in at-risk youth through recreational and educational programs. It operates as a youth center and boys and girls club, located in Carpentersville, IL.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
165
EIN
36-4184937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alternatives Incorporated

Reaching 3,000 young people and their families each year, Alternatives' programs focus on leadership development, prevention of violence and substance abuse, academic enrichment and counseling.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
240
EIN
36-2720602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago's mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
83
EIN
36-2681212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC)

BGCC's mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$61.9m
Employees
768
EIN
36-2166997
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Youth Centers

Chicago Youth Centers delivers early learning and out-of-school programs that help youth ages 15 months-18 grow academically, socially, and emotionally through family engagement.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
148
EIN
36-2344429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Life Centers of Chicagoland

New Life Centers of Chicagoland connects youth and families with Christ and community through mentoring, education, sports, mental health arts mentorship, and food access.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
349
EIN
20-2380358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Build

Build prevents violence and supports youth development through mentoring, gang intervention, mental health care, and college-career pathways for youth facing systemic obstacles.
Revenue
$24.3m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
627
EIN
23-7022085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union League Boys and Girls Clubs

ULBGC operates 20 clubs in Chicago, providing education and recreation to at-risk youth. Mission: empower young people to reach full potential.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
268
EIN
36-2167939
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Initiatives

To empower Chicago's youth to become community leaders through academic success, healthy living, and social-emotional learning. We heighten the inherent power of sports and teamwork to unify diverse stakeholders and strengthen communities.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
379
EIN
83-0367521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana empowers youth through safe, supportive programs that build education, healthy lifestyles, character, and future readiness.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$35.9m
Employees
399
EIN
35-1262439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girls of Chicago

Girls of Chicago empowers K-12 girls through mentorship, evidence-based programs, and advocacy, helping them overcome barriers and grow strong, smart, bold leaders.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
51
EIN
81-4491475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youth Crossroads

Youth Crossroads guides youth through challenges and inspires development, offering a gun violence prevention program and collaborating to improve Cicero's community.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
53
EIN
23-7417420
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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