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Illinois economic development organizations

There are 411economic development organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisaneconomic development organizationsemploy 2,487 people, earn more than $589 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $807 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
411
$589,072,108
Urban development organizations
192
$129,678,503
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
15
$13,159,735
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Economic development organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
215
$495,151,083
St. Louis, MO
27
$29,991,762
Davenport, IA
17
$7,415,360
Carbondale
12
$15,364,697
Rockford
10
$4,666,127
Peoria
10
$3,922,945
Champaign
10
$5,107,017
Decatur, IL
7
$2,187,497
Bloomington, IL
7
$2,714,792
Springfield, IL
6
$296,124
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Job trends for Illinois economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
66
1-10
103
11-25
26
26-100
16
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
130
$250k to $1M
83
$1M to $5M
45
$5M to $25M
11
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
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Directory of economic development organizations in Illinois

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DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau

To actively market DuPage County to individual travelers and meeting/event planners as an enticing destination for both business and leisure travel in order to enhance the economic fiber of the County.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
15
EIN
36-3667324
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW)

Meet Chicago Northwest is a non-profit, 501c6, destination marketing organization whose mission is to promote their service area of eight communities for meetings, convention, sporting events, group tours, and leisure visits.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
13
EIN
36-3262249
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Development Now for Chicago

Chicago-based organization promoting economic development and business conditions by securing Chicago as host city for 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Revenue
$12.7m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3817002
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau

Mission: To market the communities within the Chicago Southland region as a meetings and leisure destination; soliciting conventions, exhibitions, sporting events and other related group business; engaging in visitor promotions.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
12
EIN
36-3891072
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA)

Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) is a member-based business organization that represents Chicago's most dynamic mixed-use district-the Loop-and advocates for the rapidly growing central business area.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-1819460
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Choose Chicago (CCTB)

CCTB's mission is to bring regional, national and international business and leisure visitors to Chicago for the economic benefit of the City, the community and our membership.
Revenue
$32.8m
Assets
$17.8m
Employees
76
EIN
36-2704879
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Lake County Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau

Promotes travel to Lake County, Illinois through brochures, advertising and promotional activities. Located in Gurnee, IL.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
8
EIN
36-3344874
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau

Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitor's Bureau solicits and services conventions, meetings, groups and individual visitors by promoting the North Shore as a preferred destination.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
7
EIN
36-4449110
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation

Revitalizes low-to-moderate-income communities in Chicago through comprehensive development strategies, including organizing residents and stakeholders.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$37.6m
Employees
50
EIN
36-4377387
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF)

Chicago Community Loan Fund's vision is to work creatively with our clients to help them rejuvenate neighborhoods and improve the lives of low-wealth individuals and families who live in those communities.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$180.0m
Employees
29
EIN
36-3762123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Financial Health Network (CFSI)

To improve the financial health of Americans, especially the underserved, by shaping a robust and innovative financial services marketplace with increased access to higher quality products and practices.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
87
EIN
20-3006098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation

To redevelop West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa communities for the benefit of and control by the lower and moderate-income residents of those areas and began by developing affordable single family homes.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$92.1m
Employees
100
EIN
23-7087890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)

CEDA's mission to work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Revenue
$262.5m
Assets
$41.2m
Employees
501
EIN
36-2597741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Far South Community Development Corporation

Far South CDC fosters quality retail businesses and new industrial uses by collaborating with private developers and governmental entities.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
24
EIN
36-2946248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Southwest Development Corporation (GSDC)

Greater Southwest Development Corporation's mission is to primary goal is to improve the quality of life in southwest Chicago through entrepreneurial, commercial and residential development, as well as a variety of business and residential resources.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
38
EIN
36-2858304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emerald South Economic Development Colloborative

Emerald South fosters growth by ensuring access and opportunities for southside Chicago residents and businesses, attracting investment, and developing local labor.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
5
EIN
83-1478837
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southland Development Authority NFP

Southland Development Authority NFP revitalizes Chicago Southland's economy through industry innovation, physical space development, and minority business support.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
14
EIN
84-2818243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Business Chicago

World Business Chicago is the city's public-private economic development agency driving inclusive economic growth, job creation, business support, and global promotion.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
65
EIN
36-4313685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Together Chicago

In this fiscal year ending 6-30-18 Together Chicago Inc. Established its four primary areas of engagement in the city of Chicago. These areas are economic development, education, violence reduction and faith community mobilization.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
23
EIN
82-3256928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC)

Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) is organized as a charitable and educational organization that exists to serve the community, through programs to assist low-income, disabled, elderly, and individuals and families in need.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
320
EIN
37-6059503
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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