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Illinois youth development organizations

There are 3,250 youth development organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan youth development organizations employ 10,745 people, earn more than $600 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $986 million.
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Types of youth development organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Youth development programs
 
2,487
 
$136,577,717
4-H and youth agricultural programs
 
1,240
 
$5,110,290
Boys clubs and girls clubs
 
289
 
$287,409,160
Adult / child mentoring and big brother and sister programs
 
89
 
$22,559,154
Scouting organizations
 
84
 
$75,988,634
Organizations supporting multiple youth development organizations
 
80
 
$10,479,160
Religious youth organizations
 
64
 
$34,876,289
Youth development alliances and advocates
 
31
 
$5,772,577
Organizations supporting a single youth development organization
 
19
 
$217,043
Youth development professional societies
 
12
 
$39,263,738
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Youth development organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
1,662
 
$484,246,624
St. Louis, MO
 
174
 
$24,275,646
Peoria
 
150
 
$10,687,579
Davenport, IA
 
90
 
$9,417,619
Rockford
 
89
 
$24,674,593
Springfield, IL
 
68
 
$18,629,488
Bloomington, IL
 
65
 
$2,887,160
Champaign
 
63
 
$6,204,446
Decatur, IL
 
44
 
$4,925,398
Kankakee
 
31
 
$1,213,284
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Job trends for Illinois youth development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
133
1-10
 
83
11-25
 
55
26-100
 
43
101 to 1,000
 
18
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of youth development organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
362
$250k to $1M
 
106
$1M to $5M
 
68
$5M to $25M
 
18
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of youth development organizations in Illinois

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1-20 of 3,250

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago builds healthy minds, bodies, and spirits through inclusive programs, community hubs and camps, and support addressing education, health, and food insecurity.
Revenue
$80.5m
Assets
$176.4m
Employees
3,070
EIN
36-2179782
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana impacts the lives of more than 69,500 girls and more than 24,000 adult members in 245 communities in six Illinois counties.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$43.5m
Employees
353
EIN
36-3871241
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

GSNI builds courageous women through volunteer-led programs. They serve 16 counties, providing curriculum-based opportunities to girls facing participation barriers.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
122
EIN
36-2358083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$12.7m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
309
EIN
36-2193616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation

The Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation empowers youth in East St. Louis through academics, athletics, and leadership programs, fostering opportunities for success and community transformation.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$47.3m
Employees
90
EIN
37-1347709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Braven

We believe that our next generation of leaders will emerge from everywhere, so we take a particular interest in ensuring our talent network is filled with people from underrepresented backgrounds.
Revenue
$28.2m
Assets
$49.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-4340594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Methodist Youth Services (MYSI)

Methodist Youth Services (MYSI) continues to embrace this mission to help those in need, while promoting their Wesleyan values that promote respect and compassion for others.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
90
EIN
36-2545537
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
$8.1m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
225
EIN
36-3832212
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 and Girls Club of 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
$7.4m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
171
EIN
36-4184937
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
$20.0m
Assets
$64.3m
Employees
735
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)

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)

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)

Girls on the Run Chicago (GOTRC)

GOTRC is after-school program that uses the power of running to prepare 3rd-8th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
14
EIN
36-4331462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project

Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project advocates for immigrant rights in Chicago's suburbs through education, civic engagement, and award-winning parent mentor and youth programs.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
12
EIN
27-3498960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Off the Street Club Morris

Chicago-based club providing community activities and summer camp for underprivileged children to promote their health and welfare.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
14
EIN
36-2169162
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tri-Town YMCA

Tri-Town YMCA promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through diverse programs, enriching families and communities in Villa Park.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
67
EIN
36-2643097
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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