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Illinois social science research centers

There are 98social science research organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisansocial science research centersemploy 5,111 people, earn more than $351 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $264 million.
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Social science research centers by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
85
$350,208,032
Springfield, IL
2
$0
Rockford
2
$139,559
Davenport, IA
2
$164,497
Champaign
2
$71,097
St. Louis, MO
1
$0
Peoria
1
$0
Carbondale
1
$0
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Job trends for Illinois social science research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
17
1-10
7
11-25
4
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
1
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Sizes of social science research centers in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
29
$250k to $1M
11
$1M to $5M
8
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
1
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Directory of social science research centers in Illinois

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1-20 of 98

National Opinion Research Center (NORC)

National Opinion Research Center conducts social science research and provides services. Ellen Beatty manages the organization. It generated $293,760,106 in total revenues last year.
Revenue
$325.6m
Assets
$195.3m
Employees
5,002
EIN
36-2167808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC)

SUMC is a public-interest organization working to foster collaboration in shared mobility (including bikesharing, carsharing, ridesharing and more) and help connect the growing industry with transit agencies, cities and communities across the nation.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$865.1k
Employees
27
EIN
46-4996721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute for Political Innovation

IPI partners with nonprofits and academics, researching nonpartisan election reform to promote political innovation without partisanship.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
84-5104658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartland Institute

The Heartland Institute is an American conservative and libertarian public policy think tank founded in 1984 and based in Chicago.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
21
EIN
36-3309812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Directwomen

Directwomen increases representation of women lawyers on corporate boards by identifying qualified candidates and providing inspiration and education through webinars and programs.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
3
EIN
83-3461885
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation (ISEIF)

ISEIF was created to inform and engage Illinois consumers in the transformation to a digital electric grid. ISEIF accomplishes this through funding innovative education, outreach, and research projects.
Revenue
$-969,566
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
5
EIN
45-5087827
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Playthinks

Center for Learning Abilities is an organization dedicated to enhancing learning for all ages and experiences. It offers programs tailored to this mission and is located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$768.8k
Assets
$421.2k
Employees
13
EIN
81-3679854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Exploration

Project Exploration creates transformative learning opportunities for youth underrepresented in the sciences -- particularly students of color and girls -- by equipping them with the skills, practices, and mindset needed for a lifelong pursuit of learning.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$396.7k
Employees
13
EIN
36-4305660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dairy Research Institute

Dairy Research Institute promotes advancements in dairy science through research, education, and cooperation with stakeholders for sustainable environmental impact.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1756847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manufacturing Renaissance

Manufacturing Renaissance inspires youth to pursue careers in manufacturing and supports sustainable development with social justice, worker respect, and leadership.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
14
EIN
36-3197648
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black Researchers Collective

Black Researchers Collective trains communities with research tools for civic engagement and policy-informed decision-making.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
2
EIN
37-2009579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Creating Space

Project Creating Space enhances teaching skills of educators, particularly for adolescent classrooms; training and empowering educators in Skokie, IL.
Revenue
$899.2k
Assets
$4,914
Employees
0
EIN
87-2120442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Educate and Create

Educate and Create is an organizations supporting a single social science research organization in Park Forest, IL that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2820429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legal Institute of Chicago

Legal Institute of Chicago is a social science organization in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-0456933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mystical Foundation Incorporated

Mystical Foundation Incorporated is an organizations supporting multiple social science research organization in Monmouth, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4157382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of Middle East Womens Studies

Association of Middle East Womens Studies is a social science research organization in Chicago, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-5272685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lithuanian Research and Studies Center / Lithuanian National Guard Naval Div

Lithuanian Research and Studies Center / Lithuanian National Guard Naval Div is a social science research organization in Lemont, IL that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-1842384
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Americans for Freedom

We seek to build strong relationships between Indian Americans, all those community leaders and decision makers in the country who believe in self reliance, fiscal discipline and pro-growth agenda, to influence national policy in support of causes importa...
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1448045
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Arina

Arina is a social science organization in Ogden, IL that was founded in 2005.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0499988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Prevention and Intervention Works

Prevention and Intervention Works offers evidence-based prevention/intervention strategies, employment training, and a business incubator in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$21.0k
Assets
$28.1k
Employees
0
EIN
85-3660176
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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