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1		LAKE FOREST, IL
2		CARROLLTON, IL
3		MATTOON, IL
4		SPRINGFIELD, IL
5		CHICAGO, IL
6		Aurora, IL
7		MACOMB, IL
8		OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
9		CHICAGO, IL
10		CHAMPAIGN, IL
11		SPARTA, IL
12		ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
13		LEMONT, IL
14		Park Ridge, IL
15		Crystal Lake, IL
16		Evanston, IL
17		HAWTHORN WOODS, IL
18		CHICAGO, IL
19		CHICAGO, IL
20		GLEN ELLYN, IL
21		WAUKEGAN, IL
22		Granville, IL
23		WINNETKA, IL
24		Chicago, IL
25		ROCK ISLAND, IL
26		ANTIOCH, IL
27		GRANVILLE, IL
28		Elgin, IL
29		MOLINE, IL
30		Chicago, IL
31		CHICAGO, IL
32		MACHESNEY PARK, IL
33		PRINCETON, IL
34		HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
35		NEW LENOX, IL
36		ROCKFORD, IL
37		Rochelle, IL
38		OTTAWA, IL
39		Skokie, IL
40		CHICAGO, IL
41		PRINCETON, IL
42		COUNTRYSIDE, IL
43		Naperville, IL
44		SPRINGFIELD, IL
45		Lake Forest, IL
46		ROCKFORD, IL
47		LASALLE, IL
48		CHICAGO, IL
49		CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
50		ELMHURST, IL

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

RAISE FUNDS FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES TO ITS STUDENTS, ALUMNI, AND CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT. THE MISSION OF THE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY INDIVIDUALS, AGENCIES, AND CORPORATIONS.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS MEETING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA #

SUPPORT YOUNG ADULT EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS, SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Form 990 EZ, part III, Primary Exempt Purpose-Provide Funds for Improvement of High School through:1) Grants for Enhancement of Athletics Programs,2) Maintenance and Upgrade of Equipment and Facilities,3) Educational Clinics for Coaches and Staff, and4) Scholarships for Students Demonstrating Exceptional Academic and Abilities.

TRUST AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOUR INDIVIDUALS

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS WHO ARE IN MANAGEMENT OR CIVIL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO HELP PAY THEIR TUITION AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR ATTENDING THE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOOSING.

ESTABLISHED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE WILL OF . . ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS IN THE WILL, THE TRUSTEE WILL LEASE AND MANAGE THE FARM LAND REAL ESTATE. THE TRUSTEE SHALL DISTRIBUTE THE NET INCOME ANNUALLY FROM SAID FARM LAND AFTER NECESSARY EXPENSES AND INCLUDING A REASONABLE RESERVE FUND FOR THE NEXT CROP YEAR, 1/3 EACH TO THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:1) ILLINOIS CHURCHES IN ACTION, 2)ILLINOIS GREAT RIVERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. CONFERENCE BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES AND 3)CONFERENCE BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY, WHICH SHALL DISTRIBTE SAID FUNDS AS SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS FOR ILLIOIS MINISTERIAL STUDENTS TO ATTEND METHODIST/WESLEYAN SEMINARIES.

TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO ATTEND COLLEGE

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BURN VICTIMS

FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

College Scholarships for local students.

To conduct nationwide academic competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships.

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C) (3) BY:A. PROMOTING THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE THE UNIVERSITY ;B. FOSTERING AND CONTINUING THE MORAL, SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL IDEALS TAUGHT AND INSPIRED BY THE UNIVERSITY;C. SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES and PROGRAMS SERVICE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE THE UNIVERSITY AS A LEADER AMONG AMERICAN AND CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES;D. ASSISTING IN SECURING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDS THE UNIVERSITY;E. LENDING SUPPORT TO PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES STUDENTS THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING ASSISTING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THESE STUDENTS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, AND;F. DEVELOPING ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE LOCAL AND REGIONAL .

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AWARDS TO CERTAIN LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WHO ARE STUDYING TO COMPLETE DEGREES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR MEDICAL RESEARCH.

TO PREPARE GRADUATE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE MA IN COUNSELING AND PHD IN .

THE MISSION OF . IS TO GIVE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE. WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, . EXTENDS THE USEFUL LIFE OF SLOW-MOVING AND EXCESS INVENTORY DONATIONS BY REDISTRIBUTING THESE GIFTS TO 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TRIBAL INSTITUTIONS HELPING THEM LOWER THEIR OPERATING EXPENSES. IN TURN, THESE SCHOOLS HELP THEIR STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLING THEM TO TRANSFORM THEIR OWN LIVES. PRODUCTS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON CAMPUS ARE RECYLED, REPAIRED, OR CONVERTED TO CASH TO FUND ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FORM OF CASH GIFTS TO PARTNER SCHOOLS. IN 2017, . REBRANDED AS EALGREEN TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF THIS CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL AND THE 20,000 STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Educational Scholarships

AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS

Our mission is to intervene in the lives of disadvantaged youth in the community by enriching their academic, cultural and social development through academic assistance, computer technology, art and music programs and college scholarships. "Discovering the Potential in YOU!" Educational and Charitable

TO SOLICIT FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ISLAND - MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATING STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS WITH TEACHER ASSISTANCE GRANTS.

DISTRIBUTING SCHOLARSHIPS

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM COUNTY STUDENTS.

Our mission is to recognize outstanding athletic achievements by athletes, coaches and friends thru induction into the and to award monetary scholarships to student athletes.

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Provide scholarships to students for higher education

SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR ATTENDING FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Awards tuition assistance scholarships to college students residing in the LaSalle, IL area. Scholarships are one time awards that are not renewable. Maximum is $10,000. Eleven scholarships were awarded in 2021.

THE PROVIDES MEDICAL GRANTS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVES, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS, AND SUPPORT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.

PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BELVIDERE CUSD STUDENTS AND GRANTS TO EDUCATORS

To promote continuing education by providing scholarships to graduates.

TO ENCOURAGE AND FUND AGRICULTURE-RELATED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; TO SPONSOR AND FUND SEMINARS REGARDING AGRICULTURE-RELATED SUBJECTS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS STUDYING AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO INNERCITY CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS MENTORS AND TUTOR

ARRANGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE GRANTED THROUGH THE PUTNAM COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AS REQUIRED BY THE TRUST ESTABLISHED IN THE WILL OF .

WAS ESTABLISHED (1)TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PERSONS STUDYING AGRICULTURE AND RELATED FIELDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, VETERINARY MEDICINE, ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; (2) TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND FUND THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED INSTRUCTION ABOUT AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND THEIR RELATED FIELDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS SUCH AS 4-H, FFA, LEADERS TO WASHINGTON, ALOT AND AG IN THE CLASSROOM; (3) TO PROMOTE, FUND AND CONDUCT PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTIONS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON AGRICULTURE AND ITS RELATED FIELDS; (4) TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND FUND EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE; (5) TO PROMOTE, FUND AND CONDUCT SEMINARS AND SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP.

Make contributions to churches hospitals colleges various charities

ASSOCIATION (SUAA), COMPOSED OF 15,000+ MEMBERS, IS A VOLUNTARY MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF AND ACTIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS (SURS). SUAA ADVOCATES A STRONG AND SECURE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFIT SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS TRACKING OF BENEFIT ISSUES AND FUNDING LEVELS FOR THE 135,000 PARTICIPANTS OF THE SURS PENSION SYSTEM AND THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. SUAA WORKS WITH ITS MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR ALL AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS. SUAA PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR ITS MEMBERS. SUAA CHAPTERS ARE IN EVERY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS IN ILLINOIS.

Promotes student recognition, awards and scholarships

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, SAFETY SEMINARS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OFFICERS KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSIST IN INDUSTRY RESEARCH, DIRECT FUNDS FOR DISASTER RELIEF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES QUALIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS PURSUING DEGREES AT ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(II).

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