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Illinois economic development organizations

There are 397economic development organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisaneconomic development organizationsemploy 2,256 people, earn more than $534 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $773 million.
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Types of economic development organizations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
397
$533,708,140
Urban development organizations
187
$125,946,649
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
18
$13,979,207
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Economic development organizations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
206
$438,177,019
St. Louis, MO
27
$30,098,229
Davenport, IA
16
$7,694,803
Carbondale
11
$14,561,559
Rockford
10
$4,598,075
Peoria
10
$4,460,577
Champaign
9
$3,875,834
Springfield, IL
7
$2,346,974
Decatur, IL
7
$1,969,334
Kankakee
6
$2,278,525
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Job trends for Illinois economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
67
1-10
98
11-25
22
26-100
17
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
82
$1M to $5M
42
$5M to $25M
12
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
1
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Directory of economic development organizations in Illinois

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Lakeview East Development Corporation

Lakeview East Development Corporation (LEDC) works to promote the interests of businesses within the Lake View community of Chicago, IL. Their programs include initiatives to support local businesses and attract new businesses to the area.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$769.1k
Employees
19
EIN
36-3146679
IRS type
501(c)(6)

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
$2.0m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
10
EIN
36-3667324
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
$2.6m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
9
EIN
36-3891072
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
$2.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
8
EIN
36-3344874
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)

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
$14.6m
Assets
$158.9m
Employees
32
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)

Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives

CNI combats community deterioration in low-income neighborhoods by developing retail and industrial sites, and managing new market tax credits.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
10
EIN
27-1832686
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
$5.1m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
3
EIN
83-1478837
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)

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)

Intersect Illinois

Intersect Illinois is a business development organization located in Chicago, IL. Its mission is to promote economic development for the state of Illinois.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
20
EIN
81-1265157
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
$234.8m
Assets
$56.6m
Employees
432
EIN
36-2597741
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
$2.0m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
13
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
$12.9m
Assets
$10.2m
Employees
313
EIN
37-6059503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asset Funders Network (AFN)

AFN advances equitable wealth-building and economic mobility through philanthropy, regional projects, and conferences.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
28
EIN
83-1215288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago

Nearwest Chicago's Industrial Council provides incubator space, business retention services, training, and development programs for the Kinzie corridor.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$34.0m
Employees
43
EIN
36-3312341
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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