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1		Chicago, IL
2		Bloomington, IL
3		Norridge, IL
4		ORLAND PARK, IL
5		CHICAGO, IL
6		ELMHURST, IL
7		CHICAGO, IL
8		EVANSTON, IL
9		DANVILLE, IL
10		KANKAKEE, IL
11		CHICAGO, IL
12		OAK LAWN, IL
13		Chicago, IL
14		GERMAN VALLEY, IL
15		NAPERVILLE, IL
16		EAST MOLINE, IL
17		NORTHFIELD, IL
18		Naperville, IL
19		Lake Forest, IL
20		CHICAGO, IL
21		HINSDALE, IL
22		ROCK ISLAND, IL
23		CHICAGO, IL
24		Chicago, IL
25		POLO, IL
26		MCNABB, IL
27		CENTRALIA, IL
28		PEORIA, IL
29		FREEPORT, IL
30		EVANSTON, IL
31		URBANA, IL
32		Newark, IL
33		STREATOR, IL
34		Yorkville, IL
35		GLEN ELLYN, IL
36		JERSEYVILLE, IL
37		MOUNT CARROLL, IL
38		SCHAUMBURG, IL
39		GLENVIEW, IL
40		OAK BROOK, IL
41		LOCKPORT, IL
42		BLOOMINGDALE, IL
43		ORLAND PARK, IL
44		HINSDALE, IL
45		Highland Park, IL
46		Chicago, IL
47		NORTHBROOK, IL
48		Chicago, IL
49		Lake Forest, IL
50		EDWARDSVILLE, IL

Provide Financial Support to the James G School, An elementary school located in Chicago, Illinois

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES VIA THE FOLLOWING LOCAL OBJECTIVES: ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AFFORADABLE HOUSING, QUALITY EDUCATION AND ADEQUATE LIVING STANDARDS. TO ADDRESS THESE AND RELATED ISSUES, THIS WORKS WITH AND THROUGH LOCAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING BOTH HANDS-ON AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING QUALIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS.

To provide scholarship funds to members of the community for post-secondary education and financial assistance to community based educational organizations.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DESERVING POLICE WIDOWS AND FAMILIES, PUBLIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES, POLICE CHARITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS AT LOCAL INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATIONS.

THE FOUNDATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY STUDENTS ENROLLED AT ANY SCHOOL SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND OPERATED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO EMOTIONALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS. GOING FORWARD, THE FOUNDATION WILL CEASE PROVIDING DIRECT TUITION ASSISTANCE BUT WILL INSTEAD MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONS ALIGNED ITS OWN.

PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO .

THE PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO STAFF AND ALUMNI WHEN AN ACCIDENT, ILLNESS, DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, DISASTER OR OTHER CRISIS STRIKES AND MEANS OF NEEDED HELP ARE LIMITED OR HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED.

A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS CONNECTING THE YOUNGEST LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ESSENTIAL EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES. ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY OFFERING FAMILIES EARLY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROVIDING TOOLS ANDRESOURCES TO POSITIVELY AFFECT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, MANAGING AN ARRAY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATORS, AND BUILDING ALLIANCES TO SPEARHEAD INITIATIVES FOR HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE CATHOLIC EDUCATION

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

IS A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITY THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM (SCHEDULE O) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO US BASED EMPLOYEES, THEIR SPOUSES, DOMESTIC PARTNERS AND IRS DEFINED DEPENDENTS EXPERIENCING SEVERE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF AN IMMEDIATE, UNFORESEEN, AND EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY OR CATASTROPHIC DISASTER.

ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL FACILITIES FOR A SHELTERED WORKSHOP, ADULT TRAINING, DAY CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RELATED NON-PROFIT SCHOOL

Financial to needy students at Northwestern University

TO PROVIDE SERVICES, PROMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT WILL HELP THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENRICH OR IMPROVE THE PROGRAMS AND/OR FACILITIES TO THE BEST OF ITS ABILITIES

TO SERVE THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE NAPERVILLE AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AFFILITATED WITH HOSPITAL and LINDEN OAKS HOSPITAL.

TO PROMOTE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES BOTH THE TAX BASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ; PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESSES TO LOCATE IN IDENTIFIED PROJECT AREAS; TARGET BUSINESSES WHICH WILL PROVIDE TRAINING FOR UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS SECURE UNSAFE PROPERTIES IN ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS; OFFFER SITES ON FAVORABLE TERMS TO NEW OR EXISTING BUSINESSES.

THE MISSION OF THE THROUGH THE STEWARDSHIP AND GROWTH OF FINANCIAL ASSETS IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT NOW AND IN THE FUTURE TO THE NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IN ITS PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS.

Financial assistance to religous organizations.A total 23 organizations received financial assistance in 2021.

To provide financial aid and support for HS

TO PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL, TIMELY AND SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY DURING TIMES OF NEED.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO , A NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH ENCOURAGES, EDUCATES AND EMOTIONALLY SUPPORTS PEOPLE WORKING TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF CANCER IN THEIR LIVES.

TO ORGANIZE, SPONSOR MAINTAIN A PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING PRIVATE, SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT.

IS COMMITTED TO THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES. THE ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

The provides charitable assistance for the dental community and works to improve oral health by supporting access to care, research and education programs.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE VISUALLY AND HEARING IMPAIRED

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARD HOUSING FOR SENIOR WOMEN IN NEED.

TO HELP PERSONS WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING THE COSTS OF MEDICAL CARE, HOSPICE CARE, AND MEDICINE. ALSO TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE ISSUES.

PROVIDE CHARITABLE VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE GREATER PEORIA AREA.

TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MONETARY RESOURCES FOR THE SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE AND ENCOURAGE MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE STRIVE TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR GEOGRAPHIC REGION BY SUPPORTING THE AGENCIES THAT SERVE THEM. WE RAISE MONEY BY UNDERTAKING PROJECTS AND ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, DONATIONS, BEQUESTS AND DEVISES OF MONEY AND PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FOREGOING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT AND ELEEMOSYNARY PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES, TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501C3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SUCH PURPOSES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BE USED IN A MANNER THAT ASSISTS IN CARRYING OUT THE MISSION OF THE AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM.

THE MISSION OF THE IS TO PLAN TWO STUDENT RUN CAREER FAIRS PER CALENDAR YEAR, PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO COUNCIL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AND ITS MEMBER SOCIETIES, AND TO FACILITATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONGST STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF AT THE UNIVERSITY.

is a /placement organization dedicated to the , rehabilitation and careful rehoming of neglected, lost, surrendered or otherwise homeless cats in the United States. This organization offers low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services to low-income families and other organizations. They also educate the public about general cat and dog care at home and about basic medical care for these animals

OGANIZATION IS A GROUP OF PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING BAND PROGRAM; A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BELEIVES MUSIC EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT TO STUDENTS; ORGANIZED TO BRING TOGETHER INTERESTED PERSONS TO AUGMENT, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT.

The purposes for which the Corporation is organized are to apply its income and property, exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, either by distributing it directly to the inteded beneficiaries thereof, or through other corporations, community chests, funds or foundations organized and operated exclusively for such purposes and to engage in other activities which are exclusively in furtherance of these purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), including without limitation to provide financial support to organizations providing medical and other support to families with someone afflicted with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and to organizations and institutions conducting research to find a cause and a cure for ALS.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND APTITIUDE FOR HIGHER EDUCATIONS TO CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF MEMBERS OF THE WATER and SEWER DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA, TO ENABLE THOSE CHILDREN TO ATTEND EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INDLUCING WITHOUT LIMITATION COMMUNITY COLLEGES, FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL PROJECTS AND SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS PURSUING MEDICAL CAREERS.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FOSTER COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND TO ENHANCE THE WORKING AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT AT THE , A COUNTY OWNED AND OPERATED RESIDENTIAL HOME, MAKING FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND THE FOSTERING OF LOW INCOME HOUSING.

Scholarship Foundation is designed to assist students with a passion for culinary and pastry arts who may be unable to attend the institution without additional financial assistance.

PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND A COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM TO LOW-INCOME CHICAGOLAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY, AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION.

TO IDENTIFY YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYED AT WISHING TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROVIDE THEM WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

To provide hope, happiness, and financial support to those fighting Stage 4 Breast Cancer.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OVERCOME ADVERSITY WHILE MAINTAINING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK.

TO FUND RESEARCH INTO CURES FOR CHILDHOOD CANCERS, TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DEALING WITH THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER TREATMENT.

The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. At we provide safe, affordable, dignified sober living to individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. We provide resources that promote spiritual growth, drug and alcohol education, and support the scientific community by communicating the effectiveness of sober communities in fostering long term sobriety. We provide individuals with direct financial support through our charitable endeavors.

Mobilizing the network and charitable resources of the diaspora to accomplish impactful projects in Romania that advance education, health, the protection of human and civil rights, the relief of poverty, social and economic development, arts, culture, the environment.

is a non-profit organization that aims to transform lives through sports. Our mission is to increase quality youth sports participation by providing financial assistance to families and communities that lack sufficient resources and provide education on safe and healthy sports-related .

IS A COMMUNITY OF HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS COLLABORATING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS TO BREAK DOWN THE STIGMAS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADVOCATE FOR THE WELL BEING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND FOOD STABILITY TO THOSE IN NEED.

The objective of the is to help individuals, families and communities who have suffered spinal-related physical and cognitive disabilities by providing financial resources at key times of need in order to make a continuum of resources and opportunities available.The is committed to helping those who have suffered a severe stroke; an accident that damaged their spinal cord; sustained a traumatic neck injury; or have suffered complications resulting in Tetraplegia.We strive to help individuals ultimately reach optimal health and independence. We offer financial assistance to help rebuild the lives of individuals through therapies such as:Physical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapyRecreation Therapy

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW RESOURCE INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE COSTLY MEDICAL INFERTILITY TREATMENTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE OUT OF FINANCIAL REACH.

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