Chicago area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Chicago area nonprofits
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There are 59,833 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 nonprofits employ 703,033 people, earn more than $153 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $410 billion.

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Job trends for Chicago nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	10,033
1-10	2,989
11-25	1,215
26-100	1,156
101 to 1,000	741
1,000+	96

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Chicago is driven by large organizations like Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Group, Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation, The University of Chicago (UChicago), Northwestern University, and Rush University Medical Center.
The largest employers tend to be universities, general hospitals, hospital systems, colleges, and managed care organizations.

Sizes of nonprofits in Chicago

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	13,136
$250k to $1M	4,275
$1M to $5M	2,861
$5M to $25M	1,274
$25M to $100M	385
$100M+	185

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Group, Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation, The University of Chicago (UChicago), Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund, and Feeding America earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Chicago.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 2.0% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Chicago with more than $100 million account for 72.5% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be general hospitals, hospital systems, universities, managed care organizations, and fraternal societies.

Types of nonprofits in Chicago

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	10,048	8,730	$1,877,092,211	$7,997,484,079
Educational institutions	7,898	181,119	$24,811,713,857	$68,025,042,537
Foundations	6,834	10,366	$14,473,185,418	$70,838,988,608
Human service organizations	5,417	82,415	$6,432,861,650	$9,639,926,656
Business and community development organizations	4,239	23,263	$7,183,228,091	$16,454,068,290
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	4,090	23,630	$2,450,553,172	$9,638,858,919
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	3,570	27,355	$3,068,082,703	$3,577,159,829
Unions and employment organizations	2,036	19,458	$1,780,594,215	$3,074,997,432
Youth development organizations	1,952	13,507	$677,316,659	$1,010,593,797
Mutual assistance organizations	1,573	6,939	$19,834,173,738	$45,562,873,156

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1-20 of 59,833

National Association of Realtors

NAR facilitates professional development among realtors, promotes high ethical standards, and supports policies that enhance housing affordability.

Revenue

$360.8m

Assets

$1.1b

Employees

365

EIN

36-1520690

IRS type

501(c)(6)

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific society with more than 50,000 members organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology.

Revenue

$58.5m

Assets

$114.7m

Employees

186

EIN

36-2181944

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Association for Corporate Growth

Association for Corporate Growth connects over 100,000 M&A professionals to drive middle-market growth through networking, education, and resources across 61 global markets.

Revenue

$29.3m

Assets

$11.8m

Employees

EIN

13-6163137

IRS type

501(c)(6)

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

Revenue

$3.2m

Assets

$7.5m

Employees

EIN

36-6009226

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American Academy of Dermatology

American Academy of Dermatology advances dermatologic care through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement while supporting over 20,500 board-certified dermatologists in the U.S.

Revenue

$53.6m

Assets

$128.5m

Employees

228

EIN

41-0793046

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Lions Clubs - Catherine M Rizzo (LCI)

Lions Clubs International's mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Revenue

$80.2m

Assets

$159.8m

Employees

279

EIN

36-1263962

IRS type

501(c)(4)

American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association unites marketing professionals, advancing the field through recognition, education, and impactful research while fostering community and diverse industry practices.

Revenue

$16.8m

Assets

$11.8m

Employees

EIN

36-2130315

IRS type

501(c)(3)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) provides bonafide credentials and comprehensive oral implant education.

Revenue

$6.2m

Assets

$14.2m

Employees

EIN

41-6044864

IRS type

501(c)(6)

American Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association supports research, education, and advocacy, aiming to improve the lives of those affected by brain tumors through free patient services.

Revenue

$7.4m

Assets

$9.4m

Employees

EIN

23-7286648

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

RSNA promotes excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. Promoting and developing the highest standards of radiology and related science through education and research.

Revenue

$68.5m

Assets

$218.3m

Employees

294

EIN

15-0539115

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Society of American Archivists

SAA educates archivists, develops principles, and identifies historical records through publications and annual meetings.

Revenue

$3.2m

Assets

$3.6m

Employees

EIN

84-6023531

IRS type

501(c)(6)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Revenue

$177.5m

Assets

$773.0m

Employees

532

EIN

36-2192800

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a history museum in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Obama Foundation's mission is to inspire and empower people to change their world.

Revenue

$209.8m

Assets

$1.1b

Employees

337

EIN

46-4950751

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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)

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) is an encyclopedic art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.

Revenue

$464.4m

Assets

$2.2b

Employees

3,643

EIN

36-2167725

IRS type

501(c)(3)

GiGi's Playhouse

To change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Revenue

$7.7m

Assets

$6.8m

Employees

EIN

20-0058563

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Dairy Management

Dairy Management coordinates programs to increase dairy consumption with checkoff funds, formed by NDB and UDIA in '95. Located in Rosemont, IL.

Revenue

$165.7m

Assets

$25.4m

Employees

322

EIN

36-3992031

IRS type

501(c)(6)

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons' mission is to serve our profession to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care and its vision is to keep the world in motion through the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

Revenue

$25.9m

Assets

$21.4m

Employees

EIN

36-4241052

IRS type

501(c)(6)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

Revenue

$138.5m

Assets

$177.8m

Employees

571

EIN

36-2275597

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) exists to advance the science of food. Our long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere.

Revenue

$28.3m

Assets

$59.4m

Employees

EIN

36-2136957

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Chicago area nonprofits

Job trends for Chicago nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Chicago

Types of nonprofits in Chicago

Directory of nonprofits in Chicago

National Association of Realtors

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Association for Corporate Growth

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

American Academy of Dermatology

Lions Clubs - Catherine M Rizzo (LCI)

American Marketing Association

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

American Brain Tumor Association

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

The Society of American Archivists

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

The Obama Foundation

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

GiGi's Playhouse

Dairy Management

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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