Foundations
AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Chicago Bar Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, The, MAP Real Estate, Inc. Investing in Communities, Michael Reese Health Trust, Polk Bros. Foundation, Prince Charitable Trusts
Fraternal
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Northwest Lodge , Lux ex Oriente Council No. 379, Oriental Lodge No. 33, Valley of Chicago
Humanitarian
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, Asha for Education, Chicago Chapter, Caring Closet, The, Christopher Zorich Foundation, City Limits Ministries, Olive Branch Mission, Supporting the Spirit Foundation, United Way in Chicago
Lineage
Fort Dearborn-Chicago Chapter, Sons of the America, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp Douglas Memoria
Nonprofit Resources
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Chicago, Community Media Workshop, CVP - Chicago Video Project, Donors Forum of Chicago, Nonprofit Financial Center
American Friends Service Committee - Chicago
Quaker organization committed to building a sustainable peace with justice movement. Site gives information about Chicago programming, contact information, and material and resources for peace activists.
Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Promotes community growth and vitality through the arts; offers training and volunteering opportunities, programs and events, and resource library.
Bethel New Life
Christian ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church offering information on its food and hunger preventation programs, employment, community outreach, family support, business and economic development programs and contacts. Based in West Garfield Park.
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE)
Provides historical information on CAPE, highlighting its dedication to partnerships between arts organizations, schools and community groups. It also features curriculum examples from the CAPE partnerships.
Chicago Cares
Public and community service organization that sponsors a popular volunteer service day each year (Serve-a-thon). Painting, planting and pitching in to improve the city's schools, parks, and social service agencies.
Chicago Chapter of Association of Psychological Ty
CHAPT for persons interested in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and other personality style indicators. Events, newsletter, links.
Chicago Gateway Green
Non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification of the Chicagoland area. Features information on beauty and landscape projects, events calendar, and contacts.
Chicago Jaycees
Local chapter of this public service group for professional-minded people; features include upcoming events and membership information.
Chicago Local Initiatives Support Corporation
LISC supports community organizations and development. Founded by the Ford Foundation.
Chicago Mayfair Lions Club
Includes officers, meeting and activities information.
Chicago Public Library: Chicago Area Directory of
Lists approximately 1,600 clubs, groups, and other organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan region.
Chicago Uptown Lions Club
Includes programs, officers, meeting and membership information.
Christopher House
Helps children, families, and individuals in need help themselves through integrated social, educational, and human service programs. Features include special events calendar, holiday programs, donations, and volunteering information.
City Club of Chicago
A venue for nonpartisan forums and debates on public issues that pertain to Chicago metropolitan residents. Features membership information, history, FAQs, events calendar, news, and newsletters.
Home Of Life Community Development Corporation
Reverend Johnny Henderson offers programs to empower inner city residents.
Logan Square Lions Club
This District 1A organization features news, events and information on its activities and programs.
Organization of the NorthEast (ONE)
A United Way agency that aims to build a successful multi-ethnic, mixed-economic community on the city's northeast side including Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood.
Park Place Charities
Offers young professionals an opportunity to raise funds through social events and provide support to the children of the community. Features include fundraising programs information and calendar, and support information.
Policy Research Action Group (PRAG)
Consortium of community-based and community-focused nonprofit organizations and urban universities. Features projects, publications, news and intern program information.
Rotary Club of Chicago
A network of community volunteers providing charity and public service. Programs, services, initiatives and publications are featured. Commonly referred to as ROTARY/One.
Rotary Club of Chicago Financial District (New Chi
A global network of community volunteers. Lists meeting times, dates and scheduled speakers.
The Luke Society: Chicago
In cooperation with Christian Community Health Care, the organization provides teaching on healthy lifestyles and sexual abstinence in the Roseland neighborhood.
The Resurrection Project
Pilsen neighborhood organization that works on education, organizing and community development.
Toastmasters of Lincoln Park
Helps improve communication skills through public speaking. Provides information about the club, meeting schedule, and membership.
Union League Club of Chicago
A nonpartisan membership club in the governmental, political, economic and social arenas - focusing leadership and resources on important issues. Includes details of its downtown 24-story clubhouse, facilities, and benefits.
United Nations Association of the USA, Greater Chi
Sponsors activities to improve public understanding of the United Nations and to encourage United States leadership and commitment to the UN. Features downtown resource center, local events calendar, and membership details.
Young Professionals of Chicago
A professional, civic, and social group. Includes events and membership information.