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1		CHICAGO, IL
2		CHICAGO, IL
3		MATTOON, IL
4		Warren, IL
5		SKOKIE, IL
6		MOLINE, IL
7		FOREST PARK, IL
8		STERLING, IL
9		ELMHURST, IL
10		Springfield, IL
11		Chicago, IL
12		Westmont, IL
13		HIGHLAND PARK, IL
14		SOUTH HOLLAND, IL
15		CHICAGO, IL
16		CHICAGO, IL
17		PLAINFIELD, IL
18		Hillside, IL
19		FRANKLIN PARK, IL
20		GLEN ELLYN, IL
21		GRAYSLAKE, IL
22		CHICAGO, IL
23		WESTCHESTER, IL
24		Chicago, IL
25		Chicago, IL
26		CHICAGO, IL
27		HINSDALE, IL
28		Chicago, IL
29		JACKSONVILLE, IL
30		PITTSFIELD, IL
31		SPRINGFIELD, IL
32		SPRINGFIELD, IL
33		BLOOMINGTON, IL
34		Pittsfield, IL
35		SPRINGFIELD, IL
36		CHICAGO, IL
37		EVANSTON, IL
38		EFFINGHAM, IL
39		Yorkville, IL
40		CHICAGO, IL
41		CHICAGO, IL
42		OAK BROOK, IL
43		CHICAGO, IL
44		CHICAGO, IL
45		WAYNE, IL
46		Washington, IL
47		CHICAGO, IL
48		ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
49		BELLEVILLE, IL
50		River Forest, IL

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPOR- TUNITIES TO DEVELOP HIGH-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP SKILLS IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS METALWORK, WOODWORK,AND STONE-MASONRY. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE FOR SELECTED CRAFTSMEN IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES ENTITIES CALLED ATELIERS SAINT-JACQUES, WHICH COMPETES IN THE MARKETPLACE FOR HISTORICAL RESTORATION PROJECTS AS WELL AS NEW COMMISSIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS, AND THUS PROVIDED TRAINEES WITH A REAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND THE FONDATION DE , WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

PARTNERED WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED, INCLUDING LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND VETERANS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED TRAINING IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS, HOUSING AND FURNISHINGS FOR HOMELESS AND VETERAN FAMILIES, AND AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH-SCHOOLERS FROM LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE THEY ARE GIVEN FORMAL TRAINING IN BUSINESS SKILLS.

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.

Our mission is to educate and provide facts on, and facilitate use of agricultural best practices in order to safeguard our communities and neighbors by protecting the environment. We are a not-for-profit corporation funded solely by people wanting to and enhance safety. a) To associate with and support state and national associations in the furtherance of these purposes in those ways that are allowed for not-for-profit corporations, b) To advocate and support Article XI of the Illinois Constitution which reads in part, "Every citizen is entitled to a healthful environment," in whatever ways a not-for-profit corporation may do so, c) To advocate and support development of legislation in the furtherance of these purposes in those ways that are allowed for not-for-profit corporations, and d) To gather and disseminate information from various sources in the furtherance of these purposes.

IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CIVIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND MEDICAL FUNDING TO LOCAL CHICAGO-BASED AND NATIONAL CHARITIES. THE HOSTS FUNDRAISERS ANNUALY WHERE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DONATED TO VARIOUS LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.

TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL 1 CHARITABLE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE AND THE QUALITY LIFE IN THE . TO PROMOTE BUSINESS AND CIVIC GROWTH AND TO RETAIN THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM.

PROMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN , ILLINOIS

To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.

is a non-profit organization created in 1972 by Chicago business leaders to help break cycle of poverty for individuals and families through job preparation and sustained employment.

PROMOTE BUSINESS IN VILLAGE

RotaryInternationaisaworldwideassociationofRotaryclubs.ThemissionoftheRotaryClubofHighlandParkHighwoodistoprovideservicetoothers,promotehighethicalstandards,andadvanceworldunderstanding,goodwill,andpeacethroughitsfellowshipofbusiness,professional,andcommunityleaders.

PROMOTE BUSN IN

THE IIDA FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE TO BENEFIT THE PROFESSION.

TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR THROUGHOUT .

PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION IS TO SOLICIT, ACCEPT AND DISBURSE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, MEMORIALS AND BEQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT MISSION OF COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED 202 BY ENRICHING AND SUPPLEMENTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES.

Neighborhood Community Development through workshops seminars business consulting and referral services for nonprofit entities

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND BEQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, OR BUSINESSES THAT WOULD SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENRICH AND SUPPLEMENT REGULAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED STUDENTS OF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 212, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THIS SUPPORT SHALL BE FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES AS PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, UTILIZATION OF VISITING EDUCATORS, MINI GRANT SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE A PARTNERSHIP AMOUNG THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IT SERVES IN THE AREA.

FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FBDC) - FBDC IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR WHERE BEGINNING FARMERS CAN LEASE CERTIFIED ORGANIC LAND WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS BEFORE MAKING THE LONG TERM INVESTMENT IN FARMS OF THEIR OWN.

The Development Fund (Fund) fosters redevelopment in the economically depressed near West Side of Chicago neighborhood. The Fund provides loans and, in some cases, loan guarantees, to organizations that will create jobs for residents of the .In providing loans and loan guarantees to businesses in the which could otherwise not obtain financing to expand or relocate to create jobs in the , the Fund is relieving poverty and combating deterioration.In addition to the above activities, the Fund may at times make annual donations to the Near West Side Development Organization, which is qualified IRC 501(c)(3) organization.

EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND HEALTH BUSINESSES IN AND GENERATE FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WE FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS AMONG VILLAGE GOVERNMENTAL AND CIVIC GROUPS, AND CREATE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS THROUGH WHICH BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS CAN GROW AND THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

The was established exclusively for the benefit and to carry out the purposes the Jewish Federation Metropolitan Chicago, a not-for-profit organization.

The Foundation was organized exclusively for the benefit of to carry out the purposes of , a not-for-profit organization.

PROMOTE REPRESENT COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS AMONG MEMBERS OF DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY IN ILLINOIS

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.

The was established exclusively for the benefit and to carry out the purpose of the Hebrew Day School, a not-for-profit corporation.

TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE, PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY LIFE IN THE . THE ENCOURAGES BUSINESSES BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TO CREATE A VIBRANT TOMORROW.

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANT FUNDING TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES WHO OFFER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WITHIN PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THAT ADVANCE , EDUCATION, TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND AWARENESS.

TO AID, EDUCATE, INFORM MEMBERS REGARDING TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES; TO PROMOTE GOODWILL COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS; TO ADVANCE IN EVERY WAY THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC PROFESSIONALS LAWFULLY ENGAGED IN THE MOVING STORAGE BUSINESS IN .

CULTIVATE AND STEWARD CHARITABLE GIFTS TO ENRICH AND SUPPORT LLCC STUDENTS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

FACILITATE CHARITABLE GIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES, HELP ORGANIZATIONS WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, SERVE AS FISCAL AGENT FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS AND ACT AS A CATALYST FOR INNOVATIVE CHARITABLE SOLUTIONS TO MEET AREA NEEDS.

Our mission is to help encourage new business start-ups and to boost business retention in , Illinois.

INVESTMENT INCOME USED TO SUPPORT MEMORIAL ACRES ASSOCIATION AND KOKE MILLCHRISTIAN CHURCH.

TO ADVOCATE FOR THE UTILIZATION AND WOMEN OWNED LAW FIRMS BY MAJOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.

IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING THAT SPECIALIZES AROUND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. BY FOCUSING ON MEETING THE CURRENT NEEDS AND TRENDS OF THE INDUSTRY WHILE MAINTAINING AND EMPHASIZING TIME PROVEN TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGIES, WE WILL HELP FOSTER PERFORMERS WHO ARE MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND BETTER PREPARED TO SAFELY HANDLE THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS PLACED ON THE HUMAN BODY.

PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES FOCUSED ON THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER SUPPORTING SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIVING IN THE COUNTY REGION.

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.

ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH ITS PURPOSE WHICH IS THREE FOLD: 1.) TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH WITHIN UNITED STATES, 2.) TO SUPPORT NOT--PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO AIDING AND SUPPORTING AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH, AND 3.) TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT AND ENGAGE AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO PROVIDE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES.

AGCC is organized as an association persons having a common business interest within the meaning section 501C (6) the Internal Revenue Code whose purpose is to promote the common business interest and not to engage in a regular business a kind ordinarily carried on for profit. Its activities are directed to the improvement business conditions one or more lines business rather than the performance particular services for individual persons.

PROMOTE ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND MAXIMIZE THE VALUE INVESTMENT .

THE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HONORING THE LIVES OF OUR FALLEN HEROES. THE PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES OF OFFICERS WHO WERE KILLED OR CATASTROPHICALLY INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

TO OPERATE AS AN IRS 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING OTHER I.R.S. 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIATIONS THET PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING AND POVERTY BY TAKING AIM AT ITS ROOT CAUSE, TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN CAREERS, AND TO RESPOND TO SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS.

To foster national youth and young adult shotgun, rifle and pistol competitions; to assist in providing a basic understanding and respect for outdoor skills such as camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing; to foster firearm safety; to mentor youth through the outdoors; in furtherance of the aforesaid puposes, to transact business consistent with 501(c)(3) of the IRS; to further the development of faith or character and to provide guidance in the transition to

Provided small business grants to businesses in underserved communities in South Eastern Nigeria

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SENDS TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS AROUND THE GLOBE TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH.

ACS) PARTNERS WITH NON-PROFIT METRO-EAST ORGANIZATIONS. WE APPLY OUR YEARS OF BUSINESS EXPERIENCE THROUGH CONSULTATIVE , ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TO GROW AND SUSTAIN THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE IN-KIND BUSINESS CONSULTATIVE TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS SO TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE:1. POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE MISSIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WE ASSIST THROUGH VALUABLE AND TIMELY CONSULTATIVE SOLUTIONS. 2. A WELL-DEFINED TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, CONSISTENCY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH.3. LONG-TERM SUCCESS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF YOUTH AND RESIDENTS AS THE ORGANIZATIONS GIVE BACK POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY.

Providing Cultural events in support of our neighbors.

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