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Illinois disease-focused nonprofits

There are 1,088 medical disease and disorder focused nonprofits in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan disease-focused nonprofits employ 12,239 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of disease-focused nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Disease and disorder focused professional societies
 
196
 
$576,758,960
Cancer nonprofits
 
187
 
$101,248,559
Organizations focused on specific diseases
 
170
 
$788,022,091
Medical specialty organizations
 
165
 
$395,188,667
Organ disease nonprofits
 
108
 
$233,209,684
Arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy organizations
 
70
 
$129,231,479
Autism awareness organizations
 
65
 
$74,468,812
Organizations supporting multiple disease or disorder focused nonprofits
 
64
 
$3,854,159
Genetic disorder and birth defect organizations
 
55
 
$108,163,174
HIV / AIDS focused organizations
 
22
 
$207,690,385
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Disease-focused nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
900
 
$2,270,265,942
Peoria
 
26
 
$10,214,656
Springfield, IL
 
25
 
$26,816,061
St. Louis, MO
 
24
 
$26,146,752
Rockford
 
18
 
$3,127,637
Champaign
 
12
 
$288,534
Bloomington, IL
 
11
 
$830,312
Davenport, IA
 
10
 
$1,829,238
Carbondale
 
7
 
$191,947
Decatur, IL
 
4
 
$83,717
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Job trends for Illinois disease-focused nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
296
1-10
 
83
11-25
 
47
26-100
 
40
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
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Sizes of disease-focused nonprofits in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
340
$250k to $1M
 
161
$1M to $5M
 
119
$5M to $25M
 
59
$25M to $100M
 
14
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of disease-focused nonprofits in Illinois

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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)

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)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) provides bonafide credentials and comprehensive oral implant education.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
15
EIN
41-6044864
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$64.7m
Assets
$206.9m
Employees
293
EIN
15-0539115
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$6.8m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
42
EIN
23-7286648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKF)

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
17
EIN
36-6009226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arthroscopy Association of North America

Advancing minimally invasive surgical education, skills assessment, and advocacy to improve patient care through arthroscopic surgery.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
26
EIN
36-3166049
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the go to source of musculoskeletal info for health care professionals, the media and the general public.
Revenue
$53.6m
Assets
$192.5m
Employees
240
EIN
36-2110592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aids Foundation of Chicago

Aids Foundation of Chicago (AFC) mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV and related chronic diseases.
Revenue
$40.0m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
194
EIN
36-3412054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Serving as the professional family for more than 110,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) promotes public health and encourages scientific research.
Revenue
$35.5m
Assets
$94.5m
Employees
157
EIN
36-2170786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

Adces empowers Diabetes Care & Education Specialists with innovative education & management. Liaises with non-profits, provides tools and training for best practices.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
74
EIN
51-0161670
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Society of Critical Care Medicine

To secure the highest quality Care for all critically ill patients by providing education, promoting and supporting research, advocating to patients, the public, and policy makers about Critical Care.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$58.7m
Employees
103
EIN
23-7104387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Lung Association

American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Revenue
$107.7m
Assets
$225.7m
Employees
543
EIN
13-1632524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children's Cancer Assistance Fund (NCCS)

The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) provides emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$7.2m
Employees
20
EIN
37-1227890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Revenue
$457.2m
Assets
$523.7m
Employees
2,141
EIN
13-3039601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA funds research for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases, while providing resources and education to patients and professionals.
Revenue
$60.4m
Assets
$58.0m
Employees
269
EIN
13-1665552
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

ASDS advances dermatologic surgery, promotes high standards, and supports research through grants to encourage relevance to cosmetic/general dermatologic surgery.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
22
EIN
77-0671561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

A non-profit organization advancing heart and lung disease science through annual meetings, transplant registries, and research.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
13
EIN
36-3142246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a Chicago, Illinois (USA)-based medical specialty professional society in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
Revenue
$42.1m
Assets
$100.8m
Employees
90
EIN
36-3022713
IRS type
501(c)(6)

American Society of Retina Specialists

ASRS enhances Retina specialists' education and ability in treating diseases, conducting annual meetings and seminars, and producing the Retina Times.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$51.0m
Employees
14
EIN
11-3791806
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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