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Chicago civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 448civil rights and advocacy organizations in the greater Chicagometro 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 civil rights and social justice organizationsemploy 2,111 people, earn more than $250 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $243 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Civil rights organizations
191
$100,535,186
Civil rights and social justice alliances and advocates
59
$4,649,075
Civil liberties advocates and organizations
58
$26,399,019
LGBT rights organizations
55
$7,067,608
Voter registration and education organizations
44
$15,617,329
Women's rights advocacy organizations
31
$3,646,562
Anti-abortion organizations
21
$4,278,816
Civil rights and social justice professional societies
10
$357,123
Organizations supporting multiple civil rights and social justice organizations
9
$1,069,900
Pro-choice advocacy organizations
9
$6,516,802
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Job trends for Chicago civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
40
1-10
31
11-25
23
26-100
14
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
73
$250k to $1M
40
$1M to $5M
32
$5M to $25M
10
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in Chicago

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American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois

The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU) is a non-partisan, non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting the liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, the state Constitution, and state/federal human rights laws.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
55
EIN
36-2682569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Economic Research and Social Change

The Center for Economic Research and Social Change is dedicated to a better understanding of today's world, and helping to put forward a vision of a better future.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
32
EIN
36-4400754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwest Access Coalition

Midwest Access Coalition provides logistical and financial support for those seeking a safe and legal abortion, including transportation and accommodation.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
3
EIN
47-2160168
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Individual Advocacy Group (IAG)

The Individual Advocacy Group's mission is to provide a full array of quality, outcome-based, functional and age-appropriate person and community centered services and supports for individuals in Illinois.
Revenue
$52.2m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
898
EIN
36-4057568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equip for Equality (EFE)

Equip for Equality is a private, not-for-profit legal advocacy organization and is the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy System designated to safeguard the rights of people with physical and mental disabilities.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
76
EIN
36-3361312
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates

Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates empowers volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children, ensuring their safety and promoting permanent, loving homes.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$804.4k
Employees
10
EIN
36-3906070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Abortion Fund

Chicago Abortion Fund provides financial, logistical and emotional support to low-income women seeking abortion services in Chicago, while also working towards political change.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
12
EIN
36-3451293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights protects and advances The Rights and best interests of Immigrant children according to The convention on The Rights of The child and state and federal law.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
121
EIN
26-1839249
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum

National Asian Pacific American Womens Forum empowers AAPI women through grassroots organizing, impact litigation, and non-partisan voter engagement.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$20.9m
Employees
53
EIN
36-4799986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Korean American Service and Education Consortium

National organization empowering Korean and Asian Americans through civic participation, education access, youth development, and leadership.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
64
EIN
11-3303986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cook County

Casa of Cook County's vision is to protect abused and neglected children by providing them a voice in Court, a safe and permanent home, and an opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. To advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$329.0k
Employees
22
EIN
36-4461307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Action Center on Race & the Economy Institute

ACRE Institute partners with organizations and provides programs to reduce inequality, promote justice, and hold conferences on related topics.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
33
EIN
82-1199695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)

To build a global community free from sexual exploitation. We know that all forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual assault and the commercial sex trade, are detrimental to a healthy society and undermine the dignity of all people.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
29
EIN
26-0220074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Council for Health Justice

The Legal Council for Health Justice uses the power of the law to secure dignity, well-being and opportunity for people who face barriers due to illness or disability.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
44
EIN
36-3563802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citizenship Education Fund

Citizenship Education Fund educates voters, promotes participation, and advocates for public policy to empower citizens. Offers satellite conferences.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$777.8k
Employees
18
EIN
34-1447977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Injustice Watch NFP

Injustice Watch NFP is a civil rights, social action and advocacy research institutes and public policy analysis organization located in Chicago, IL whose mission is to expose institutional failures that stand in the way of a just and fair society.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
14
EIN
47-4537172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CASA Kane County

CASA Kane County is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
31
EIN
36-3653491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago

To empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing education, research, and coalition-building. Advancing Justice-Chicago projects a united voice on the most pressing issues of concern to Asian Americans in metropolitan Chicago.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
14
EIN
36-3844385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Redistricting Action Fund

The National Redistricting Action Fund litigates on behalf of voters to ensure that their voices are heard in the redistricting process. The fund works with other organizations to monitor the census and ensure accurate voting information.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
92
EIN
82-0738281
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Restoration of America

Restoration Action advocates for policy changes to restore peace, security, and freedom in America with digital media and grant support.
Revenue
$30.0m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
23
EIN
47-2862042
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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