Nonprofits in Illinois

Name: Top 20 Illinois nonprofits
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There are 84,136 organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan nonprofits employ 1 million people, earn more than $181 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $500 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Chicago	54,068	996,308	$141,477,727,038	$388,305,935,331
St. Louis, MO	4,655	25,453	$3,016,675,583	$8,051,115,085
Davenport, IA	3,014	25,527	$4,362,019,112	$27,798,454,744
Peoria	2,807	48,668	$6,883,361,444	$18,537,537,843
Springfield, IL	2,297	38,480	$4,745,323,226	$8,127,471,526
Rockford	1,731	20,613	$2,625,823,883	$5,949,887,671
Champaign	1,718	27,512	$5,554,611,714	$13,030,590,691
Bloomington, IL	1,286	7,675	$1,579,740,615	$2,859,839,733
Carbondale	1,197	9,947	$1,829,854,121	$4,447,605,685
Decatur, IL	729	5,551	$1,182,199,215	$2,886,146,765

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Job trends for Illinois nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	13,167
1-10	4,318
11-25	1,757
26-100	1,606
101 to 1,000	1,034
1,000+	129

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Illinois is driven by large organizations like Gift From the Heart Fundation, Polish Teachers Association in America, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Group, Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation, and Northwestern University.
The largest employers tend to be international development organizations, hospital systems, general hospitals, cultural awareness organizations, and universities.

Sizes of nonprofits in Illinois

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	18,447
$250k to $1M	5,826
$1M to $5M	3,588
$5M to $25M	1,604
$25M to $100M	494
$100M+	228

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Group, Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation, Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund, Feeding America, and The University of Chicago (UChicago) earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Illinois.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 2.3% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Illinois with more than $100 million account for 70.1% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be hospital systems, general hospitals, managed care organizations, fraternal societies, and universities.

Types of nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	13,442	9,594	$2,276,745,784	$9,548,184,622
Educational institutions	10,165	197,338	$25,889,716,525	$71,782,927,550
Foundations	8,655	15,798	$17,081,391,028	$74,374,183,776
Human service organizations	6,536	115,996	$8,433,297,206	$14,023,276,392
Business and community development organizations	5,879	26,015	$7,734,558,297	$17,722,913,869
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	5,392	28,314	$2,607,080,248	$3,538,965,876
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	5,165	126,005	$2,505,222,094	$9,487,198,671
Mutual assistance organizations	4,550	12,349	$21,667,551,559	$66,656,146,172
Unions and employment organizations	3,539	28,404	$2,369,868,848	$4,059,689,905
Youth development organizations	3,250	10,745	$600,126,327	$985,876,935

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1-20 of 84,136

The Society of American Archivists

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

Revenue

$2.5m

Assets

$2.9m

Employees

EIN

84-6023531

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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 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

$15.3m

Assets

$11.7m

Employees

102

EIN

36-2130315

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 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

$141.7m

Assets

$721.6m

Employees

536

EIN

36-2192800

IRS type

501(c)(3)

National Kidney Foundation (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

EIN

36-6009226

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

$5.2m

Assets

$14.2m

Employees

EIN

41-6044864

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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)

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

$78.0m

Assets

$172.4m

Employees

243

EIN

36-1263962

IRS type

501(c)(4)

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

$27.3m

Assets

$14.5m

Employees

EIN

13-6163137

IRS type

501(c)(6)

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)

The Obama Foundation

The Obama Foundation is a historical societies or organization 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)

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)

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

EIN

23-7286648

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

$493.8m

Assets

$2.1b

Employees

3,590

EIN

36-2167725

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)

NECA-Ibew Welfare Trust Fund

The NECA-Ibew Welfare Trust Fund provides healthcare, dental, vision, and other benefits to eligible members and dependents while promoting preventive care.

Revenue

$241.1m

Assets

$341.3m

Employees

EIN

37-0738564

IRS type

501(c)(9)

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

EIN

36-3166049

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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)

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

$27.3m

Assets

$58.4m

Employees

EIN

36-2136957

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in Illinois

Nonprofits by major Illinois cities

Job trends for Illinois nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Illinois

Types of nonprofits in Illinois

Directory of nonprofits in Illinois

The Society of American Archivists

American Academy of Dermatology

American Marketing Association

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

National Association of Realtors

Lions Clubs - Catherine M Rizzo (LCI)

Association for Corporate Growth

GiGi's Playhouse

The Obama Foundation

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

American Brain Tumor Association

Art Institute of Chicago (AIC)

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

NECA-Ibew Welfare Trust Fund

Arthroscopy Association of North America

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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