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Chicago libraries

There are 88libraries 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 librariesemploy 599 people, earn more than $123 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $337 million.
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Job trends for Chicago libraries

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
24
1-10
3
11-25
3
26-100
0
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of libraries in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
28
$250k to $1M
8
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
5
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of libraries in Chicago

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American Library Association (ALA)

ALA's mission is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
Revenue
$60.8m
Assets
$107.8m
Employees
238
EIN
36-2166947
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)

The American Association of Law Libraries advances the profession of law librarianship and supports the professional growth of its members through leadership and advocacy in the field of legal information and information policy.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
10
EIN
36-2536424
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Public Library Foundation

The Chicago Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization working with the City of Chicago in a partnership to enrich the programs of the library.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$39.0m
Employees
13
EIN
36-3480353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Newberry

The Newberry is committed to building, preserving, and making accessible a world-class collection focused on the humanities.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$108.3m
Employees
123
EIN
36-2167814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake County Public Library (LCPL)

The purpose of the Lake County Public Library is to provide the highest quality informational, educational, cultural and recreational resources and services to residents of all ages in the Lake County Public Library District.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
190
EIN
35-6006653
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Angel of God Resouces Center

Angel of God Resources Center empowers the community by providing education, training, and supportive services for physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
17
EIN
90-0449478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Library Association (ILA)

Illinois Library Association is a professional membership organization that represents Illinois libraries and the millions who depend on them. It is the third largest state library association and a chapter of the American Library Association.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
6
EIN
36-2324945
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Heritage Management Organization

The Heritage Management Organization trains managers to transform global heritage assets into community identity, sustainable economic development and dynamic learning.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-3258761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Everylibrary Institute NFP

Everylibrary Institute NFP supports US public, academic, and school libraries via research, fiscal sponsorship services, and training. Located in Berwyn, IL.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$628.8k
Employees
0
EIN
81-4351204
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Highwood Public Library

A volunteer organization supporting Highwood Public Library through advocacy, fundraising and encouraging gifts and bequests.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
83-4409594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The JKM Library Trust

Cooperative theological library serving Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary. Cost funded and management shared by both.
Revenue
$825.1k
Assets
$366.8k
Employees
0
EIN
36-7238766
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Storytelling TR Farrago Vitae

Storytelling TR Farrago Vitae is a library in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0168627
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Childrens Librarians Assctn of the South Suburbs

Childrens Librarians Assctn of the South Suburbs is a library in Crestwood, IL that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4217773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Lowell Public Library

Friends of the Lowell Public Library is a library in Lowell, IN that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-1911984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Partners of the Evanston Public Library

Partners of the Evanston Public Library is a library in Evanston, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2516465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sayyid Jalali Library

Sayyid Jalali Library is a library in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-4174706
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Community Library

Friends of the Community Library is a library in Salem, WI that was founded in 1985.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-1466140
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Plainfield Public Library District

Friends of the Plainfield Public Library District is a library in Plainfield, IL that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-3896445
IRS type
501(c)(3)

White Oak Library Foundation

The White Oak Library Foundation enriches the Library District by raising funds for an endowment, ensuring lasting support for community services and resources.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-3074711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MP Mini Library Mission NFP

MP Mini Library Mission NFP is a library in MT Prospect, IL that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4370156
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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