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Civil Rights Charities in Cook County, Illinois

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Intergroup & Race Relations

ABACUS ACTUARIES NFP

CHICAGO, IL

THE ORGANIZATION WILL CULTIVATE UNDERSTANDING and ACCEPTANCE of ASIAN ACTUARIES BY DEVELOPING and DISSEMINATING INFORMATION, CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL and MENTORING ACTIVITIES, …

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Minority Rights

ACTION CENTER ON RACE & THE ECONOMY INSTITUTE

Chicago, IL

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Civil Rights

ACTION NOW

Chicago, IL

to Fight for Racial, Economic and Social Justice for Working Families. The Organization Works for Affordable Housing, Stopping Foreclosures, and Predatory Lending; Access to …

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Support N.E.C.

ACTIVE TRANSPORATION NOW

CHICAGO, IL

to EDUCATE VOTERS and CANDIDATES ABOUT TRANSPORTATION ISSUES IN THE METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AREA

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Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights

AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND POLICY INSTITUTE

CHICAGO, IL

Conferences, Forums and Seminars On Equitable Investments In Communities of Color and Creating Peace

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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Civil Rights

AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY TRUST NFP

Chicago, IL

to Support, Fund and Provide Technical Assistance for Organizations That Benefit People of African-American Descent.

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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C.

ALLIANCE FOR THE CHILDREN

Northbrook, IL

Acquisition and Distribution of Toys, School Supplies, Food and Clothing to Needy Children. Distribution is to Parents and Caregivers. Proof of Need is Verified Thru Certifie…

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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C.

AMERICAN BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION ACTION

Chicago, IL

American Business Immigration Coalition Action (ABIC Action) Mobilizes The Power of American Businesses and The General Public to Advance Bipartisan Sensible Immigration Solu…

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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis

AMERICAN FUTURE REPUBLIC

CHICAGO, IL

THE MISSION of THE ORGANIZATION is to BUILD and SUPPORT NETWORKS of ACTIVISTS to BRING ABOUT SOCIAL CHANGE and ADVANCES IN ISSUES of PUBLIC POLICY.

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Civil Rights

AMERICANS AGAINST LANGUAGE BARRIERS

Chicago, IL

to Ensure That Individuals With Limited English Proficiency and Deaf Individuals Are Not Limited In Their Quality of Life By Addressing Linguistic and Communication Barriers …

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Voter Education & Registration

ASIAN AMERICAN MIDWEST PROGRESSIVES

CHICAGO, IL

AAMP ORGANIZES for A WORLD WHERE NO ONE is HARMED or LIMITED BY THEIR RACIAL or ETHNIC IDENTITY, and WHEN EVERYONE HAS THE SAME UNBRIDLED POTENTIAL to REACH THEIR GOALS and C…

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Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights

BLACK CANCER COLLABORATIVE

Chicago, IL

The Organization Operates A Community-engaged Cancer Advocacy Initiative In Partnership With Various Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Our Programs Trains Cancer Survivors Caregi…

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Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights

BLACK WOMEN IN SOLIDARITY NFP

Countryside, IL

We Accomplished Running A Parent Mentor Program In Bellwood School District 88, Facilitating Various Community Giveaways. Facilitated A Community Rally to Advocate and Bring …

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Intergroup & Race Relations

BLACKROOTS ALLIANCE

CHICAGO, IL

Our Mission is to Be An Organization & Network Committed to The Safety and Liberation of All Black People Promoting Black Leadership and Black-centered Community Transformati…

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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis

BOUNDARY LINE FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL

By Applying Foundational Authorities to The Initiatives of Federal Executive Agencies, Elected Officials of State Geopolitical Subdivisions Are Well Positioned to Meaningfull…

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Right to Life

BRAZIL4LIFE

Palatine, IL

Abortion Prevention: Counseling and Support for Women In Crisis Including Training and Supporting Volunteer Counselors. In 2025 591 Mothers Received Assistance Leading to The…

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Lesbian & Gay Rights

BRETHREN MENNONITE COUNCIL FOR LGBT INTERESTS

Chicago, IL

to CULTIVATE AN INCLUSIVE CHURCH and SOCIETY and to CARE for THE MENNONITE and BRETHREN LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, and ALLIED COMMUNITY.

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Womens Rights

BUSINESS MODEL GROUP

Westchester, IL

Mission Statement At Business Model Group, Our Mission is to Empower Nonprofits and Businesses to Achieve Their Full Potential Through Innovative Consulting and Unparalleled …

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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Civil Rights

BUSINESS SERVICES COLLECTIVE NFP DBA BUILDERS AVENUE

CHICAGO, IL

Our Mission is to Cultivate The Financial Health of Diverse Businesses In The Construction Industry Through Comprehensive Coaching and Training, and Back-office Support From …

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Civil Liberties

CAIR-CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL

A GRASS ROOTS CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISIM, COMMUNITY OUTREACH and POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT to THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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Civil Rights

CENTER FOR RACIAL AND GENDER E NFP

CHICAGO, IL

Workers Rights

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Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights

CHANGE ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, IL

CHANGE ILLINOIS is DEDICATED to ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HONEST and EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT, OPEN ELECTIONS, and HIGH LEVELS of VOTER PARTICIPATION IN ILLINOIS.

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Intergroup & Race Relations

CHANGING WORLDS

CHICAGO, IL

CHANGING WORLDS MISSION is to FOSTER INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ORAL HISTORY, WRITING and ARTS PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING, AFFIRM IDENTITY and ENHANCE CROSS-CU…

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Womens Rights

CHICAGO ALLIANCE AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Chicago, IL

Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), is A Nonprofit Organization That Envisions A Community Free From All Forms of Sexual Exploitation, Including Sexual Assa…

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Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights

CHICAGO AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE

Chicago, IL

We Are Dedicated to Furthering Diverse Causes and The Greater Well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and First Nations People In The Chicago Area. W…

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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C.

CHICAGO AREA FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE

CHICAGO, IL

CAFHA PROVIDES TRAINING and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE to A WIDE ARRAY of STAKEHOLDERS COMBATING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION and PROMOTING EQUITABLE PLACE-BASED OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUC…

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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Civil Rights

CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL LATINO CAUCUS FOUNDATION

CHICAGO, IL

to SERVE AS A VEHICLE for IMPROVING ACCESS to HIGHER EDUCATION BY WAY of SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, and MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES for CHICAGOS LATINO YOUTH and ALSO OPERATES A …

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Minority Rights

CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON MINORITIES IN LARGE LAW FIRMS

CHICAGO, IL

THE CHICAGO COMMITTEE SEEKS RACIAL and ETHNIC DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY COLLABORATING WITH ITS LAW FIRM and CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP TO: DRIVE SUSTAINABLE INSTITUTIONA…

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Employee & Workers Rights

CHICAGO COMMUNITY AND WORKERS RIGHTSNFP

CHICAGO, IL

An Organization Led By Workers for Workers, Regardless of Immigration Status, Dedicated to Educating, Building Leadership, and Gathering Resources to Develop Organizing Tools…

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Disabled Persons Rights

CHICAGO CULTURAL ACCESSIBILITY CONSORTIUM

CHICAGO, IL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS, EQUIPMENT LOANS and AN ACCESS CALENDAR ARE PROVIDED FREE to CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS to ENSURE MORE ACCESSIBLE and INCLU…

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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C.

CHICAGO JOBS WITH JUSTICE

CHICAGO, IL

The Mission of Chicago Jobs With Justice is to Build A Strong and Progressive Labor Movement That Works In Coalition With Student, Faith, and Community Organizations to Win I…

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Minority Rights

CHICAGO UNITED FOR EQUITY

Chicago, IL

Connecting and Amplifying The Power of Individuals to Build A Just, Equitable, and Inclusive City.

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Voter Education & Registration

CHICAGO VOTES

Chicago, IL

Chicago Votes is A Non-partisan, Non-profit Organization Building A More Inclusive Democracy By Putting Power In The Hands of Young Chicagoans. Were Engaging and Developing A…

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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

CITIZEN ACTION ILLINOIS

Chicago, IL

CA/I Organizes, Advocates and Builds Coalitions to Win Support for Progressive Policies That Improve The Lives of All Illinoisans.

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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND INC

Chicago, IL

to EDUCATE VOTERS and PROMOTE FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORIAL PROCESS and to EMPOWER CITIZENS THROUGH THE USE of PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY

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Professional Societies & Associations - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

COALITION TO PREVENT THE TAXATION OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS INC

CHICAGO, IL

SEE SCHEDULE O.COALITION to PREVENT THE TAXING of RETIREMENT SAVINGS, INC. is A BUSINESS LEAGUE WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE is to PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS of ITS MEMBE…

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Management & Technical Assistance - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

COLLABORATIVE CONNECTIONS

Chicago, IL

Collaborative Connections Helps Communities and Organizations Create New Ways of Working Together Through Collective and Justice-based Decision Making.

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Womens Rights

DARKIM RESPONSIBLE LIVING FOR WOMEN INC

CHICAGO, IL

to Fund A Transitional Shelter for Women

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Disabled Persons Rights

DEAF EQUALITY

Chicago, IL

Legal Advocacy: Our Legal Advocacy Department Handles Intakes for Legal and Advocacy Services From Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened Individua…

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Minority Rights

DESCENDANTS TRUTH&RECONCILIATION TR

CHICAGO, IL

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Civil Rights

ELLA BAKER ORGANIZING FUND

CHICAGO, IL

to EDUCATE, TRAIN, SUPPORT and DEVELOP THE LEADERSHIP of A NEW GENERATION of BLACK ORGANIZERS TOWARDS A MORE JUST and EQUITABLE SOCIETY for ALL

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Disabled Persons Rights

EQUIP FOR EQUALITY

CHICAGO, IL

ADVANCE THE HUMAN & CIVIL RIGHTS of CHILDREN and ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN ILLINOIS. ADMINISTER FEDERALLY MANDATED PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SYSTEM for STATE; EXERCISE STATUTOR…

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