text: 4-H: The National 4- H Council (Charity Code: 911-0010) National Charity Youth taking leadership to their communities. (301) 961-2853 www.fourhcouncil.edu 8th Day Center for Justice (Charity Code: 903-0160) Statewide Works for social justice through education/advocacy. (312) 641-5151 www.8thdaycenter.org A Safe Place (Charity Code: 241-0170) LAKE COUNTY Sheltering and services for domestic violence victims. (847) 249-5147 A Safe Place (Charity Code: 016-2357) CHICAGO AREA A Woman's Fund, Inc. (Charity Code: 006-0010) CHAMPAIGN AREA Serves victims of domestic and sexual violence. (217) 384-4462 Abilities Center, Goodwill Industries (Charity Code: 162-0010) ROCKFORD AREA Education, training and employment for adults with special needs. (815) 965-3795 www.abilitiescenter.org Abraham Lincoln Centre (Charity Code: 016-2072) CHICAGO AREA Access Community Health Network (Charity Code: 016-2579) CHICAGO AREA Access DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2577) DUPAGE COUNTY Access Fund (Charity Code: 911-0013) National Charity Promotes minimum impact climbing practices and conservation. (888) 863-6237 www.accessfund.org Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2073) CHICAGO AREA Access to Care (Charity Code: 016-2568) CHICAGO AREA ACCION INTERNATIONAL (Charity Code: 901-0010) National Charity Provides micro-loans to low-income people. (800) 931-9951 www.accion.org ACLU, Roger Baldwin Foundation (Charity Code: 903-0010) Statewide Protects civil liberties through education/litigation. (312) 201-9740 www.aclu-il.org Acorn Housing Corporation (Charity Code: 016-2573) CHICAGO AREA ACORN Institute (Charity Code: 903-0020) CHICAGO AREA Works for economic justice for low-income families. (312) 939-7488 www.acorn.org Action for Children (Charity Code: 016-2128) CHICAGO AREA Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2074) CHICAGO AREA Adopt-A-Minefield (Charity Code: 911-0015) National Charity Helps save lives by raising funds for awareness about the landmine problem. (202) 887-9040 www.unfoundation.org Adoption by Cradle of Hope (Charity Code: 911-0537) National Charity Provide overseas adoption services and support. (301) 587-4400 www.cradlehope.org Adoption Center (Charity Code: 911-0020) National Charity Finds adoptive families for abused, neglected and disabled U.S. children. (800) TO-ADOPT www.adopt.org Adoption Resources of Maine/International (Charity Code: 911-0035) National Charity Adoption services and humanitarian aid to orphaned and abandoned children. (207) 532-9358 www.mapsadopt.org Adult Christian Day Care (Charity Code: 016-2509) DUPAGE COUNTY Adventist Relief & Development International (Charity Code: 911-0030) National Charity Promotes self-reliance and social well-being. (800) 424-ADRA www.adra.org Advertising Council, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0040) National Charity Helps children to be heard by the American public. (212) 984-1939 www.adcouncil.org Advocates for Youth (Charity Code: 911-0050) National Charity Prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. (202) 347-5700 www.advocatesforyouth.org African American Aids Network (Charity Code: 950-0020) CHICAGO AREA Develops, expands and supports agencies and professionals providing HIV education and treatment. (312) 786-2226 African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) (Charity Code: 901-0030) National Charity Improves health conditions for Africans. (212) 768-2440 www.amref.org African Wildlife Foundation (Charity Code: 909-0005) National Charity Foremost authority working to protect African wildlife. (888) 4-WILDLIFE www.awf.org African Women's Organization (Charity Code: 950-0030) CHICAGO AREA Information referrals, educational and leadership training for women of African descent. (773) 906-4073 Africare (Charity Code: 901-0040) National Charity Improves health care and emergency aid in Africa. (202) 462-3614 www.africare.org AFS-USA, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0055) National Charity International student exchange organization. (800) AFS-INFO www.afs.org/usa Agape Missions (Charity Code: 164-0010) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-1548 AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Disease Information Services of the American Social Health Association (Charity Code: 911-0070) National Charity Fights sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). (919) 361-8400 www.ashastd.org AIDS Foundation of Chicago (Charity Code: 903-0025) CHICAGO AREA Leading the fight against HIV/AIDS, improving lives affected by the epidemic. (312) 922-2322 www.aidschicago.org AIDS Fund, National (Charity Code: 911-0085) National Charity Fighting HIV/AIDS through prevention, education and care. (202) 408-4848 www.aidsfund.org AIDS Legal Council of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2574) CHICAGO AREA AIDS Programs of the National Minority AIDS Council (Charity Code: 911-0090) National Charity Provides minority organizations with assistance. (202) 483-6622 www.nmac.org Aids Research Foundation (amfAR) (Charity Code: 800-5571) National Charity Supports research on HIV/AIDS treatments, vaccines, and cures. (800) 39-amfar www.amfar.org AIDS Treatment and Research Information - Project Inform (Charity Code: 911-0014) National Charity Providing respected treatment information and advocacy. (800) 822-7422 www.projectinform.org AIDS, TB and Malaria - Global Fund to Fight (Charity Code: 911-1395) National Charity Works to strengthen and support the critical work of the UN. (202) 887-9040 www.unfoundation.org AIDSCare (Charity Code: 903-0030) CHICAGO AREA Assists homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS transition toward independent living. (773) 935-4663 www.aidscarechicago.org Air Serv International (Charity Code: 911-0096) Flights that carry medicines, relief workers, supplies, food and medevac patients for hundreds of relief agencies working with developing nations in crisis. (540) 428-2323 www.airserv.org/ Alaska Conservation Foundation (Charity Code: 909-0010) National Charity Works to protect the integrity of Alaska's ecosystems. (907) 276-1917 www.akcf.org Albany Park Community Center, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2075) CHICAGO AREA Alexander/Johnson/Pulaski/Union County United Way (Charity Code: 251-0010) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Alexian Brother's Northwest Mental Health Centers (Charity Code: 016-2407) CHICAGO AREA Alexian Brothers Mental Health Center (Charity Code: 241-0010) LAKE COUNTY Care for the mentally ill. (847) 991-0909 Alivio Medical Center (Charity Code: 016-2076) CHICAGO AREA Allendale Association (Charity Code: 016-2077) CHICAGO AREA Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0100) Reduces asthma and allergy suffering and death. (703) 641-9595 www.aanma.org Alley Cat Allies (Charity Code: 911-0101) National Charity Works for humane control of feline overpopulation across the U.S. through sterilization. (202)667-3630 www.alleycat.org Alliance for the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan Federation) (Charity Code: 909-0290) CHICAGO AREA Dedicated to protecting our Great Lake. (312) 939-0838 www.lakemichigan.org ALS Les Turner Foundation (Charity Code: 800-5501) National Charity Funds ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research and patient services. (888) ALS-1107 www.lesturnerals.org Alternatives for Older Adults (Charity Code: 104-0020) GALESBURG AREA Assists limited income seniors who need help managing finances. (309) 344-7388 Alyn Center for Disabled Children in Israel (Charity Code: 911-0103) National Charity Israel's only comprehensive rehabilitation center for physically disabled children. (877) LOVEALYN www.alyn.org Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 135-0005) PEORIA AREA (309) 681-1100 Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5502) Statewide Charity Research of disease and related disorders. Provides eduction, awareness, support and assistance. (847) 933-2413 or check for local listing www.alzheimers-illinois.org Alzheimer's Foundation of America (Charity Code: 911-0104) National Charity Hands-on care and support services for individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. (866) AFA-8484 www.alzfdn.org Alzheimer's Research Foundation, Fisher Center (Charity Code: 911-0107) National Charity Providing research into Alzheimer's. (800) ALZ-INFO www.alzinfo.org AMC Cancer Research Center (Charity Code: 800-5503) National Charity Researches the most promising ways to prevent and control cancer. (800) 321-1557 www.amc.org America's Charities (Charity Code: 910-0000) National Charity (800) 458-9505 www.charities.org American Association of University Women Educational Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0105) National Charity Programs advancing education, research, and self-development for women and girls. (202) 728-7602 www.aauw.org American Cancer Society (Charity Code: 907-0000) National Charity (800) ACS-2345 www.cancer.org American Canoe Association (Charity Code: 911-0130) A national conservation and recreation organization. (703) 451-0141 ext. 20 www.aca-paddler.org American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0020) National Charity Defends constitutional rights for individuals in U.S. (212) 549-2500 www.aclu.org American Diabetes Association (Charity Code: 800-5505) National Charity Leading voluntary health organization concerned with diabetes and its complications (800) 240-5266 www.diabetes.org American Discovery Trail Society (Charity Code: 911-0113) Help build the first coast-to-coast, multi-use hiking trail. (703) 753-0149 www.discoverytrail.org American Farmland Trust (Charity Code: 909-0020) National Charity Stops loss of America's farms to development. (800) 431-1499 www.farmland.org American Forests (Charity Code: 909-0030) National Charity Protects trees and forests since 1875. (800) 368-5748 www.americanforests.org American Foundation for the Blind (Charity Code: 910-0030) National Charity Promotes literacy through braille instruction and assistive technology. (800) AFB-LINE www.afb.org American Friends Service Committee (Charity Code: 903-0040) Statewide Works for social justice/peace in diverse communities. (312) 427-2533 www.afsc.org American Hearing Research Foundation (Charity Code: 800-5506) Statewide Research, education and referral. (312) 726-9670 (call collect) www.american-hearing.org American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Regional Office (Charity Code: 800-5507) National Charity Mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases. (800) 252-8511 www.americanheart.org American Humane Association (Charity Code: 911-0140) National Charity Protects animals and children from cruelty. (800) 227-4645 www.americanhumane.org American Jewish World Service (Charity Code: 901-0070) National Charity Provides nonsectarian relief to people in need. (800) 889-7146 www.ajws.org American Leprosy Foundation (Charity Code: 901-0060) National Charity Works to eradicate leprosy through scientific research and treatment. (301) 984-1336 www.erols.com/lwm-alf American Liver Foundation, Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5509) Statewide Charity Education, support groups, research and advocacy for those affected by liver disease. (800) GO-LIVER www.illinois-liver.org American Lung Association (Charity Code: 800-5510) National Charity To eradicate respiratory diseases, research and detection programs. (800) 586-4872 www.lungusa.org American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) (Charity Code: 901-0080) National Charity Provide relief for West Bank, Gaza Strip, Lebanon. (202) 347-2558 www.anera.org American Parkland Preservation (Charity Code: 911-1080) National Charity Purchases private properties/donates for parklands. (202) 548-0500 www.parktrust.org American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 006-0020) CHAMPAIGN AREA Health & safety training, disaster assistance & preparedness, Military emergency communications and services. (217) 344-2800 American Red Cross - Rock River Valley (Charity Code: 248-0030) Beloit American Red Cross - South Central Wisconsin (Charity Code: 248-0020) Beloit American Red Cross Mid Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 117-0030) DECATUR AREA Disaster aid, first aid, CPR, military services. (217) 428-7758 www.midillinoisredcross.org American Red Cross of Greater Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2200) CHICAGO AREA American Red Cross of the Heartland (Charity Code: 115-0010) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 662-0500 www.archeartland.org American Red Cross, Illinois Capital Area Chapter (Charity Code: 144-0020) SPRINGFIELD AREA Helps people prevent, prepare, respond to emergencies. (217) 522-3357 www.il-redcross.org American Red Cross, Rock River Chapter (Charity Code: 162-0020) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive Red Cross services serving Winnebago & Ogle Counties. (815) 963-8471 www.rockriver.redcross.org American Red Cross (Charity Code: 104-0025) GALESBURG AREA Responds to needs of disaster victims. (309) 344-1611 American Red Cross (Charity Code: 113-0010) SPRINGFIELD AREA Disaster services. American Red Cross (Charity Code: 135-0010) PEORIA AREA Emergency services, health, safety and disaster education. (309) 677-7272 American Red Cross (Charity Code: 155-0010) PEORIA AREA (309) 677-7272 or (800) SAVE-LIFE American Red Cross (Charity Code: 164-0020) WILL COUNTY (630) 378-0344 American Refugee Committee (Charity Code: 901-0090) National Charity Provides medical care, training, and related services. (800) 875-7060 www.archq.org American Rivers (Charity Code: 909-0040) National Charity Restores our nation's waterways. (877) 4-RIVERS www.americanrivers.org American Tinnitus Association (Charity Code: 911-0150) National Charity Fundin tinnitus research to find the cause, treatment, and cure. (800) 634-8978 www.ata.org AmeriCares (Charity Code: 901-0100) National Charity Brings help and hope to homeless and hungry. (800) 486-HELP www.americares.org Amnesty International of the USA (Charity Code: 910-0050) National Charity Worldwide human rights organization independent of governments and political ideologies. (800) AMNESTY www.amnestyusa.org Anabel Huling Early Learning Center in Rantoul (Charity Code: 006-0023) CHAMPAIGN AREA Quality, affordable preschool and care for children 6 weeks to 12 years. (217) 892-2139 Angel Flight Central (Charity Code: 911-0165) National Charity Provides free air transportation to people in need. (800) 474-9464 www.angelflightcentral.org Animal Legal Defense Fund (Charity Code: 911-0115) Protects the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. (707) 769-7771 www.ALDF.org Animal Protection Institute (Charity Code: 911-0117) National Charity Advocates against animal abuse, and provides sanctuary for rescued primates. (800) 348-7387 www.api4animals.org Animal Protective League (Charity Code: 903-0050) Springfield Provides shelter and services for homeless cats and dogs. (217) 544-7387 www.springfield-illinois.com/apl Animals for Awareness (Charity Code: 911-0118) CHICAGO AREA Wildlife rehabilitation provided for all native animals. (708)361-9330 www.animalsforawareness.org Anxiety Disorders, Panic, Stress Research and Awareness Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1800) National Charity Promotes the prevention, treatment and cure. (301) 231-9350 www.adaa.org Appalachian Trail Conference (Charity Code: 911-0190) National Charity Spans ridge crests from Maine to Georgia. (304) 535-6331 www.atconf.org Armed Forces Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0193) National Charity Provides scholarships to children of veterans and service members who could not otherwise afford an education. (212) 957-7020 Army Historical Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0200) Building a national US Army museum. (703) 522-7901 www.armyhistoryfnd.org Arthritis Foundation, Greater Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5515) National Charity Take control of your arthritis. We can help. (800) 735-0096 www.arthritis.org Arthritis Foundation-Greater Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 135-0020) PEORIA AREA Education, specialized training and services. (309) 682-6600 Arthritis Foundation (Charity Code: 155-0020) PEORIA AREA (309) 682-6600 Arthritis National Research Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0210) National Charity Research to find new treatments and a cure for arthritis. (800) 588-2873 www.curearthritis.org Asian Human Services (Charity Code: 016-2079) CHICAGO AREA ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Charity Code: 911-0220) National Charity Prevents cruelty and alleviates the suffering of animals. (212) 876-7700 ext. 4511 www.aspca.org Aspira, Inc. of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2080) CHICAGO AREA Aspire (Charity Code: 016-2337) CHICAGO AREA Association for Individual Development (Charity Code: 016-2358) CHICAGO AREA Association House of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2081) CHICAGO AREA Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Charity Code: 164-0030) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-3002 Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Charity Code: 016-2226) CHICAGO AREA Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Charity Code: 016-2226) CHICAGO AREA Autism Intervention and Treatment Research - Organization for Autism Research (Charity Code: 911-0230) Fund studies and provide practical information on lifelong care. (703) 351-5031 www.researchautism.org Autism Society of America (Charity Code: 911-0240) National Charity Improves the lives of individuals with autism. (800) 3-AUTISM www.autism-society.org Autoimmune Diseases Association (Charity Code: 911-0110) National Charity Fights 80 autoimmune diseases. (888) 856-8585 www.aarda.org Avenues to Independence (Charity Code: 016-2359) CHICAGO AREA B.E.D.S. (Charity Code: 016-2567) CHICAGO AREA B.U.I.L.D., Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2089) CHICAGO AREA Barrington Area Council on Aging (Charity Code: 241-0020) LAKE COUNTY Information and referrals, case management, programs. (847) 381-5030 BARRINGTON AREA UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 241-0000) LAKE COUNTY (847) 382-8778 Barrington Career Center (Charity Code: 241-0030) LAKE COUNTY Job training for unemployed. (847) 304-4157 Barrington Youth Services (Charity Code: 241-0040) LAKE COUNTY Youth and family counseling for emotional well-being. (847) 381-0345 Barrington Youth Services (Charity Code: 016-2360) CHICAGO AREA BATAVIA COMMUNITY CHEST/UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 098-0000) Batavia (217) 222-5020 www.unitedwayadamsco.org Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0250) National Charity Helps children with cancer. (847) 952-9164 BEARDSTOWN UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 183-0000) Beardstown (217) 824-8404 BEHIV (Better Existence with HIV) (Charity Code: 016-2361) CHICAGO AREA Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0055) National Charity Our services ease pain, reduce loneliness and provide comfort. (800) 933-5470 www.believeintomorrow.org Beloit Inner City Council (Charity Code: 248-0060) Beloit Berwyn/Cicero Council on Aging (Charity Code: 016-2294) CHICAGO AREA Best Buddies for Children with Mental Retardation (Charity Code: 911-0255) National Charity Matching student volunteers in one-to-one friendships (800) 89-BUDDY www.bestbuddies.org Bethany Christian Services - Illinois (Charity Code: 911-0261) Statewide Provides free confidential options counseling to any woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. Licensed for comprehensive domestic/international adoption services and foster care. (773)264-0200 www.bethany.org Bethany Christian Services (Charity Code: 911-0260) Enfold a child in loving arms! (616) 224-7610 www.bethany.org Bethel Community Facility (Charity Code: 016-2227) CHICAGO AREA Bethel Community Facility (Charity Code: 016-2227) CHICAGO AREA Bethel New Life, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2083) CHICAGO AREA Better Government Association (Charity Code: 903-0060) CHICAGO AREA Nonpartisan watchdog group combating waste, fraud and corruption in government. (312) 427-8330 www.bettergov.org Between Friends (Charity Code: 903-0065) CHICAGO AREA Comprehensive domestic violence services for women and children. (773) 274-5232 www.betweenfriendschicago.org Beulah A. G. Smith Scholarship Foundation (BAGS) (Charity Code: 950-0035) CHICAGO AREA Tutoring, mentoring, recreational and scholarship programs. (773) 445-6264 www.beulahagsmith.org Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP (Charity Code: 909-0050) National Charity Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment. (202) 543-5450 www.beyondpesticides.org Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation (Charity Code: 016-2084) CHICAGO AREA Big Brother Big Sister of Sangamon County, Inc. (Charity Code: 144-0030) SPRINGFIELD AREA Provide positive role models to at-risk children. (217) 753-1216 www.bbbsofsangmonco.com Big Brothers Big Sister of Rock, Walworth and Jefferson Counties (Charity Code: 248-0070) Beloit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Champaign County (Charity Code: 006-0025) CHAMPAIGN AREA Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. (217) 355-2227 Big Brothers Big Sisters (Charity Code: 115-0030) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 828-1870 Big Brothers Big Sisters (Charity Code: 155-0035) PEORIA AREA (309) 637-1771 Big Brothers/Big Sister of the Fox Valley (Charity Code: 016-2362) CHICAGO AREA Big Brothers/Big Sisters MMCDP, Inc. (Charity Code: 117-0040) DECATUR AREA Volunteer mentoring program for children. (217) 428-4240 www.bbsa.org Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Knox County (Charity Code: 104-0027) GALESBURG AREA One-to-one mentoring for at-risk children 5-14 in Knox Co. (309) 344-2252 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lake County (Charity Code: 016-2435) CHICAGO AREA Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2236) CHICAGO AREA Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2236) CHICAGO AREA Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Sauk Valley (Charity Code: 162-0030) ROCKFORD AREA One-on-One adult mentoring for at-risk youth in Winnebago & Ogle County (815) 626-2227 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of YMCA of Rock River Valley (Charity Code: 162-0040) ROCKFORD AREA One-on-One adult mentoring for at-risk youth in Winnebago & Ogle County (815) 489-1131 www.rockfordymca.org Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Charity Code: 135-0030) PEORIA AREA Mentoring program. (309) 637-1771 Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Charity Code: 164-0040) WILL COUNTY (815) 725-4324 Big Buddies Youth Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0037) CHICAGO AREA Promotes educational, social, recreational and cultural services (773) 702-8288 Black Ensemble Theater (Charity Code: 950-0040) CHICAGO AREA Produces theater that inspires cross-cultural communication. (773) 769-4451 www.blackensembletheater.org Black On Black Love (Charity Code: 950-0050) CHICAGO AREA Programs and community services that offer positive alternatives. (773) 978-0868 Blackhawk Learning Connection (Charity Code: 162-0050) ROCKFORD AREA Quality day care for youth from six weeks to ten years old. (815) 962-8853 Blind Vietnamese Children Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0281) National Charity shelter-schools for blind and multi-impaired children (415) 713-2481 www.vietblindchildren.org Blindness, Illinois Society for the Prevention of (Charity Code: 800-5554) Statewide Charity Preventing needless blindness through education, information and research. (800) 433-4772 www.eyehealthillinois.org Blue Cap (Charity Code: 016-2228) CHICAGO AREA Blue Gargoyle Youth Service Center (Charity Code: 016-2085) CHICAGO AREA Bone Marrow Donor Registries - American (Charity Code: 911-0102) National Charity Testing and registry make the donor/patient match possible. (800) 745-2452 www.abmdr.org Booker Washington Center (Charity Code: 162-0060) ROCKFORD AREA Community center offering educational, recreational, social & cultural programs for youth & senior citizens. (815) 968-8861 Bottomless Closet (Charity Code: 903-0070) CHICAGO AREA Services for women transitioning from welfare to work. (312) 527-9664 www.bottomlesscloset.org Boy Scouts - Sinnissippi Council (Charity Code: 248-0080) Beloit Boy Scouts of America - Prairielands Council (Charity Code: 006-0250) CHAMPAIGN AREA Youth programs surrounding the development of character and personal fitness. (217) 356-7291 Boy Scouts of America - Rainbow Council (Charity Code: 164-0050) WILL COUNTY (815) 942-4450 Boy Scouts of America, Abraham Lincoln Council (Charity Code: 144-0040) SPRINGFIELD AREA Strong leaders, strong values: character counts. (217) 546-5570 www.alincolnbsa.org Boy Scouts of America, Blackhawk Area Council (Charity Code: 162-0070) ROCKFORD AREA Scouting programs developing leadership skills, character, citizenship & fitness for youth 6 to 21 in Winnebago & Ogle Counties. (815) 397-0210 www.blackhawkscouting.org Boy Scouts of America, W.D. Boyce Council (Charity Code: 113-0030) SPRINGFIELD AREA Programs to develop values and leadership skills. Boy Scouts of America, W.D. Boyce Council (Charity Code: 115-0040) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 828-6983 www.wdboyce.org Boy Scouts of America-W.D. Boyce Council (Charity Code: 135-0050) PEORIA AREA Youth programs. (309) 673-6136 Boy Scouts of America: Calumet Council (Charity Code: 016-2229) CHICAGO AREA Boy Scouts of America: DesPlaines Valley Council (Charity Code: 016-2296) DUPAGE COUNTY Boy Scouts of America: Northeast Illinois Council (Charity Code: 016-2364) CHICAGO AREA Boy Scouts of America: Northwest Suburban Council (Charity Code: 016-2363) CHICAGO AREA Boy Scouts of America: Three Fires Council (Charity Code: 016-2298) DUPAGE COUNTY Boy Scouts (Charity Code: 155-0040) PEORIA AREA (309) 673-6136 Boys & Girls Club of Lake County (Charity Code: 016-2321) CHICAGO AREA Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal (Charity Code: 115-0050) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 827-3233 Boys and Girls Club of Pekin (Charity Code: 155-0030) PEORIA AREA (309) 346-6304 Boys and Girls Club of Rockford (Charity Code: 162-0080) ROCKFORD AREA Youth programs to build life skills through recreation, education & mentoring. (815) 972-5973 Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2087) CHICAGO AREA Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria (Charity Code: 135-0040) PEORIA AREA Youth programs/educational services. (309) 637-3673 Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield (Charity Code: 144-0050) SPRINGFIELD AREA Character-building, guidance-oriented youth programs. (217) 544-0548 www.bgcil.org Boys Club of Cicero (Charity Code: 016-2300) CHICAGO AREA Boys Hope Girls Hope (Charity Code: 911-0285) Helps hurt and at-risk children. (314) 298-1250 www.boyshopegirlshope.org Boys' and Girls' Club of Decatur, Inc. (Charity Code: 117-0050) DECATUR AREA Enhance quality of life for disadvantaged youth. (217) 422-9616 www.bgca.org Boys' and Girls' Club of Dundee Township (Charity Code: 016-2582) CHICAGO AREA Bradley Early Learning Center (Charity Code: 006-0027) CHAMPAIGN AREA Quality, affordable preschool and care for children 6 weeks to 12 years. (217) 337-6900 Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence (Charity Code: 911-0286) National Charity Educates Americans about the scope of gun violence. (202) 289-7319 www.cphv.org Brain Injury Association of America (Charity Code: 911-0287) National Charity Promotes research and provides personal support to help survivors of traumatic brain injury. (800) 444-6443 www.BIAUSA.org Brain Tumor Association, American (Charity Code: 911-0120) National Charity Funds research for treatment of brain tumors. (847) 827-9910 www.abta.org Bread for the World Institute (Charity Code: 911-0290) National Charity Engages in research and education. (301) 608-2400, ext. 243 www.bread.org Breaking Free (Charity Code: 016-2512) DUPAGE COUNTY Breast Cancer Coalition (Charity Code: 910-0060) National Charity Our mission is to stop breast cancer through grassroots efforts. (800) 622-2838 www.stopbreastcancer.org Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen-Chicagoland Affiliate (Charity Code: 911-0305) Breast Cancer education, screening and treatment. Also hosts Komen Race for the Cure(r). (708) 544-1039 www.chicagoraceforthecure.org Breast Cancer Foundation, The Susan G. Komen (Charity Code: 911-0300) National Charity Breast cancer research and education. (972) 855-1600 www.breastcancerinfo.com Breast Cancer Fund (Charity Code: 911-0306) National Charity Identifies and advocates for elimination of environmental and preventable causes. (866) 760-TBCF www.breastcancerfund.org Bremen Youth Services (Charity Code: 016-2231) CHICAGO AREA Bridge Youth and Family Services (Charity Code: 016-2366) CHICAGO AREA Bridgeway (Charity Code: 104-0030) GALESBURG AREA Child care, youth services, elderly and outpatient mental health services. (309) 344-2323 Bridging the Tys to Jordan, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0055) CHICAGO AREA Transitional living facilities for homeless, to assist their recovery from mental illness and substance abuse. (773) 667-9622 Bright Hope International (Charity Code: 911-0307) National Charity Helps poor and suffering people obtain resources needed to transform their quality of life. (847) 519-0012 www.brighthope.org Brother's Brother Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0310) Medical, educational and agricultural programs. (412) 321-3160 www.brothersbrother.com BUREAU COUNTY UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 194-0000) Bureau County (217) 728-2522 http://groups.avioncella.net/unitedway/wb/FrontPage C.H.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) (Charity Code: 911-0415) National Charity Family support, education and research. (301) 306-7070 www.chadd.org C.I.E.D.C. Nutrition and Transportation (Charity Code: 113-0050) SPRINGFIELD AREA Senior citizens of Logan County/Head Start. Cabrini Connections (Charity Code: 950-0060) CHICAGO AREA A tutoring and mentoring program. (312) 467-2889 www.tutormentorconnection.org Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic (Charity Code: 016-2090) CHICAGO AREA Cambodian Association of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2091) CHICAGO AREA Camp Fire - Illinois Prairie Council (Charity Code: 164-0070) WILL COUNTY (630) 629-5160 Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Inc., Metropolitan Chicago Council (Charity Code: 016-2092) CHICAGO AREA Camp Fire USA Metropolitan Chicago Council (Charity Code: 016-2092) CHICAGO AREA Camp Fire USA Metropolitan Chicago Council (Charity Code: 016-2308) CHICAGO AREA Camp Fire: Illinois Prairie Council (Charity Code: 016-2301) DUPAGE COUNTY Camp Kidz (Charity Code: 104-0035) GALESBURG AREA Eight week summer day camp for disabled children. (309) 344-2323 Cancer Aid and Research Fund (Charity Code: 911-0320) Cancer support groups for patients and families. (623) 561-5893 www.canceraidresearch.org Cancer Curing Society (Charity Code: 911-0321) National Charity Educate the public, train medical professionals and caregivers, license clinics for this powerful nutrition based therapy for treatment of cancer and other degenerative diseases. (888) 443-7766 www.gerson.org Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0070) National Charity 100 percent of contributions support cancer prevention/early detection research and education. (800) 227-2732 www.preventcancer.org Cancer Research for Children (National Childhood Cancer Foundation) (Charity Code: 910-0075) National Charity Help medical teams conquer kids' cancer. (800) 458-6223 www.curesearch.org Cancer Research Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0330) Funding laboratory and clinical cancer research projects that provide people with better treatment and care. (312) 630-0055 www.cancerresearchfdn.org Cancer Research Fund VHL Alliance (Charity Code: 911-1394) National Charity Funds research, provides information, peer support, improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people living with kidney cancer and related tumors. (800) 767-4VHL www.vhl.org Cancer Research Institute (Charity Code: 800-5517) National Charity Funds research in immunology and cancer immunology at insitutions worldwide. (800) 992-2623 www.cancerresearch.org Canine Assistants (Charity Code: 911-0331) National Charity Training great dogs for children and adults with disabilities. (800) 771-7221 www.canineassistants.org Canine Companions for Independence (Charity Code: 911-0350) National Charity Gives independence to people with disabilities. (800) 572-2275 www.caninecompanions.org Canines for Disabled Kids (Charity Code: 911-0340) National Charity Providing trained rescued dogs and donated puppies for assistance at home and in school. (978) 422-5299 www.caninesforkids.org Carbondale United Way (Charity Code: 251-0080) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA CARE (Charity Code: 901-0110) National Charity Helps through disaster relief and local partnerships. (800) 521-CARE www.care.org Career Resource Center (Charity Code: 016-2439) CHICAGO AREA Carl Sandburg Literacy Coalition (Charity Code: 104-0040) GALESBURG AREA Intergenerational literacy support using trained volunteers as tutors. (309) 341-5330 Carole Robertson Center for Learning (Charity Code: 016-2093) CHICAGO AREA Carter Center (Charity Code: 911-0360) Prevents and resolves conflicts, enhances freedom and democracy, and improves health around the world. (404) 420-5100 www.cartercenter.org Carver Community Action Agency (Charity Code: 104-0050) GALESBURG AREA Summer food and recreation program, and tutoring program serves youth ages 4-17. (309) 342-0158 Casa Central (Charity Code: 016-2099) CHICAGO AREA CASA Cook County (Charity Code: 016-2095) CHICAGO AREA CASA Kane County (Charity Code: 016-2404) CHICAGO AREA CASA of Will County (Charity Code: 164-0075) WILL COUNTY (815) 730-7072 CASA-Court Appointed Advocates for Abused Children (Charity Code: 911-0370) National Charity Trains advocates for abused and neglected children. (800) 628-3233 www.nationalcasa.org Caspari Center for Biblical and Jewish Studies (Charity Code: 911-0361) Serves the Messianic movement in Israel through educational programs influences churches worldwide to rediscover its obligation to the Jewish people. (630) 668-3328 www.caspari.com Cathedral Shelter of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2096) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockford (Charity Code: 162-0090) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive child welfare & family services including foster care, adoption, counseling, parenting education. (815) 965-0623 www.ccrfd.org Catholic Charities of Decatur (Charity Code: 117-0060) DECATUR AREA Counseling, food pantry, clothing, senior services, Meals on Wheels. (217) 428-3458 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2097) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 104-0060) GALESBURG AREA Family counseling dedicated to strengthening and preserving families. (309) 342-1136 Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 113-0040) SPRINGFIELD AREA Individual and family counseling services. Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 115-0060) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 820-7616 Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 135-0070) PEORIA AREA Family counseling services. (309) 671-5700 Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 144-0060) SPRINGFIELD AREA Aids the needy, including care for abused children. (217) 525-0500 Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 155-0050) PEORIA AREA (309) 636-8000 Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 241-0050) LAKE COUNTY Counseling and help programs for all ages. (847) 870-0560 Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 248-0100) Beloit Catholic Charities (Charity Code: 006-0030) CHAMPAIGN AREA Counseling, adoption, women's pregnancy counseling & support services foster care, youth intervention services to families, couples and individuals in need. (217) 352-5179 Catholic Charities/Daybreak Center/RSVP (Charity Code: 164-0080) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-3405 Catholic Charities: Diocese of Joliet (Charity Code: 016-2515) DUPAGE COUNTY Catholic Charities: Lake Co. (Charity Code: 016-2440) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities: Northwest Suburban Services (Charity Code: 016-2368) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities: South Suburban Senior Services (Charity Code: 016-2305) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities: Southwest Cook County (Charity Code: 016-2303) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities: Southwest Cook County (Charity Code: 016-2306) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Charities: West Suburban Services (Charity Code: 016-2309) CHICAGO AREA Catholic Medical Mission Board (Charity Code: 911-0390) National Charity Distributes health care to victims of poverty. (212) 242-7757 ext.22 www.cmmb.org Catholic Relief Services (Charity Code: 901-0120) National Charity Helps needy people in over 80 countries. (800) 235-2772 www.catholicrelief.org Catholic Urban Programs (Charity Code: 911-0395) Food, shelter, outreach services, recreation programs for children/elderly. (618) 398-5616 Catholic Youth Foundation USA (Charity Code: 911-0396) National Charity Provides financial support for Catholic youth ministry in the US through conferences, resources, research, and training. (202) 636-3825 www.nfcym.org/foundation Catholics for a Free Choice (Charity Code: 911-0380) National Charity A pro-choice organization of Catholics. (202) 986-6093 ext. 118 www.cath4choice.org Catholics United for Life (Charity Code: 910-0080) National Charity Pro-life Catholic organization dedicated to defending human life. (800) 764-8444 www.clji.org CEDA Center for Community Action (Charity Code: 016-2565) CHICAGO AREA CEDA Center for Community Action (Charity Code: 016-2565) CHICAGO AREA CEDA Northwest (Charity Code: 016-2369) CHICAGO AREA CEDA Northwest (Charity Code: 016-2369) CHICAGO AREA CEDA Southeast (Charity Code: 016-2576) CHICAGO AREA Center For Correctional Concerns (Charity Code: 164-0100) WILL COUNTY (815) 740-5631 Center for Enriched Living (Charity Code: 016-2441) CHICAGO AREA Center for Health, Environment and Justice (Charity Code: 909-0060) Protects public health from toxins in water, air and food. (703) 237-2249 www.chej.org Center for Human Services (Charity Code: 115-0070) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 827-5351 Center for Independence through Conductive Education (Charity Code: 016-2307) CHICAGO AREA Center for Independent Living Lake County (Charity Code: 016-2557) CHICAGO AREA Center for Neighborhood Technology (Charity Code: 909-0080) CHICAGO AREA Links environment, economy and community. (773) 278-4800 www.cnt.org Center for Prevention of Abuse (Charity Code: 135-0080) PEORIA AREA Shelter, counseling, education services. (309) 691-0551 Center for Prevention of Abuse (Charity Code: 155-0060) PEORIA AREA (309) 691-0551 Center for Women in Transition (Charity Code: 006-0040) CHAMPAIGN AREA Shelter/support services homeless women & kids. (217) 352-7151 Center for Women Policy Studies (Charity Code: 911-0410) National Charity Research policy options on women and AIDS, violence, welfare, workplace diversity, reproductive rights, and health. (202) 872-1770 www.centerwomenpolicy.org Center of Concern (Charity Code: 016-2370) CHICAGO AREA Center on Halsted/Horizons (Charity Code: 016-2098) CHICAGO AREA Central Illinois Foodbank, Inc. (Charity Code: 117-0065) DECATUR AREA Collect donated food for distribution to charitable agencies serving people in need. (217) 522-4022 Central Illinois Foodbank, Inc. (Charity Code: 144-0070) SPRINGFIELD AREA Distributes donated food to non-profit charities. (217) 522-4022 Central Illinois Friends of PWA (People with AIDS) (Charity Code: 135-0090) PEORIA AREA Emergency services. (309) 671-2144 CENTRALIA AREA UNITED FUND (Charity Code: 122-0000) (217) 543-2111 Centro de Informacion (Charity Code: 016-2371) CHICAGO AREA Centro San Bonifacio (Charity Code: 903-0080) CHICAGO AREA Improves the quality of life for Latino families. (773) 252-9098 www.sanbonifacio.org Champaign County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) (Charity Code: 006-0045) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides advocacy for kids in Champaign County adjudged abused, neglected or dependent. (217) 384-9065 Champaign County Health Care Consumers (Charity Code: 903-0090) CHAMPAIGN AREA Works to ensure quality health care for all people. (217) 352-6533 www.healthcareconsumers.org Champaign County Humane Society (Charity Code: 903-0095) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides shelter, medical, and adoption services for pets in need. (217) 344-7297 www.cuhumane.org Champaign County Operation Snowball (Charity Code: 006-0230) CHAMPAIGN AREA Teaches high-school-age teens Self-Awareness, Self-Expression, Self-Responsibility and Teen helping Teen Peer Leadership skills. (217) 337-5809 Champaign County YMCA (Charity Code: 006-0050) CHAMPAIGN AREA Sports, recreation & education for all ages. (217) 356-2597 Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union (Charity Code: 903-0100) CHAMPAIGN AREA Prevents and resolves landlord-tenant conflicts. (217) 352-6220 www.cutu.org Chestnut Health Systems (Charity Code: 115-0080) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 827-6026 www.chestnut.org Chicago Abused Women Coalition (Charity Code: 016-2101) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation (Charity Code: 016-2596) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Area Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (CACOSH) (Charity Code: 903-0110) CHICAGO AREA Provides health and safety advocacy and training. (312) 666-1611 Chicago Area Project (Charity Code: 016-2102) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Child Care Society (Charity Code: 016-2103) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (Charity Code: 903-0120) CHICAGO AREA Advocates for more affordable housing and living wage jobs. (312) 435-4548 www.chicagohomeless.org Chicago Commons Association (Charity Code: 016-2104) CHICAGO AREA Chicago House and Social Service Agency (Charity Code: 016-2106) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Humanities Festival (Charity Code: 911-0416) CHICAGO AREA Creates opportunities for the public to support, enjoy and explore the arts and humanities. (312)661-1028 www.chfestival.org Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues (Charity Code: 903-0125) CHICAGO AREA Organizes faith communities to advocate for low-wage workers. (773) 728-8400 www.chicagointerfaith.org Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2107) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Legal Clinic (Charity Code: 909-0090) CHICAGO AREA Helps citizens confront urban environmental issues. (312) 726-2938 www.clclaw.org Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (Charity Code: 016-2108) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network (Charity Code: 903-0130) CHICAGO AREA Advocacy, training professionals, and connecting survivors to direct service providers. (312) 750-0730 www.batteredwomensnetwork.org Chicago Public Radio - WBEZ, WBEQ, WBEW (Charity Code: 903-0133) CHICAGO AREA Distinctive and engaging programming about issues that affect the community. (312) 948-4600 www.ChicagoPublicRadio.org Chicago Rehab Network (Charity Code: 016-2109) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Urban Day School (Charity Code: 016-2110) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Urban League (Charity Code: 016-2111) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation (Charity Code: 016-2112) CHICAGO AREA Chicago Women's Health Center (Charity Code: 911-0420) CHICAGO AREA Provides gynecology, counseling, and women's health education. Sliding-scale fees. (773)935-6126 www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org Chicago Youth Centers (Charity Code: 016-2113) CHICAGO AREA Child Care Center of Evanston (Charity Code: 016-2442) CHICAGO AREA Child Care Network of Evanston (Charity Code: 016-2443) CHICAGO AREA Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) (Charity Code: 164-0105) WILL COUNTY (815) 741-1163 Child Care Resource and Referral Network (Charity Code: 115-0090) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 828-1892 www.ccrrn.com Child Family Health International (Charity Code: 911-0430) National Charity Provides free health care to poor children worldwide. (800) 771-2344 www.cfhi.org Child Find of America (Charity Code: 911-0440) National Charity Child kidnapping prevention and recovery specialists. (800) I-AM-LOST www.childrenscharities.org/childfind Child Labor Watch (Charity Code: 911-0441) National Charity Works to end child slavery in the carpet industry in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. (866) RUGMARK www.rugmark.org Child Protection Network (Charity Code: 115-0100) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 888-5656 www.protectachild.org Child Rescue International (Charity Code: 911-0455) National Charity Relief to institutionalized handicapped children. (800) 245-9191 www.mwb.org Child Welfare League of America (Charity Code: 911-0456) National Charity Protects children, strengthens families, and advocates children as a national priority. (202) 638-2952 www.cwla.org Child's Play Touring Theatre (Charity Code: 903-0136) National Charity Chicago-based theatre company performing works written by children. (773) 235-8911 www.cptt.org Childhelp USA (Charity Code: 910-0090) National Charity Dedicated to the treatment, prevention and research of child abuse and neglect. (800) 422-4453 www.childhelpusa.org Childhood Trauma and Treatment Program (Charity Code: 164-0110) WILL COUNTY (630) 679-0127 Childhood Trauma Treatment Program (Charity Code: 016-2517) DUPAGE COUNTY Childlink (Charity Code: 903-0134) CHICAGO AREA Ensures human services available to children and families in Chicago area. (312) 377-4735 www.childlnk.org Children Awaiting Parents (Charity Code: 911-0450) National Charity Unites children with caring adoptive parents. (716) 232-5110 www.adopt.org Children First America (Charity Code: 911-0480) National Charity Low-income families can choose best K-12 school. (800) 482-KIDS www.ceoamerica.org Children International (Charity Code: 901-0150) National Charity Provides assistance to poverty-stricken children. (800) 888-3089 www.children.org Children of Nicaragua Fabretto Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0451) After-school academic and nutrition services to children living in severe poverty in many communities in Nicaragua. (703) 525-8716 www.fabretto.org Children of the Night (Charity Code: 911-0457) National Charity Rescues American children from street prostitution. (800) 551-1300 www.childrenofthenight.org Children's Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County (Charity Code: 016-2377) CHICAGO AREA Children's Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County (Charity Code: 016-2377) CHICAGO AREA Children's Advocacy Center of North & Northwest Cook County (Charity Code: 016-2377) CHICAGO AREA Children's Angel Flight (Charity Code: 911-0458) National Charity Free medical air transportation for ill children. (888) 675-1405 www.childrensangelflight.org Children's Center of Cicero-Berwyn (Charity Code: 016-2310) CHICAGO AREA Children's Fire & Burn Fund (Charity Code: 911-0483) National Charity Provides free smoke alarms and fire prevention education materials to help local firefighters in their efforts to reduce child fire deaths. (800) 877-1250 www.safehome.org Children's Heart Foundation International (Charity Code: 911-0485) National Charity Treatment for children with congenital heart disease. (877) 869-ICHF www.babyhearts.com Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois (CHASI) (Charity Code: 016-2115) CHICAGO AREA Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois (CHASI) (Charity Code: 016-2115) CHICAGO AREA Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois (CHASI) (Charity Code: 016-2115) CHICAGO AREA Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois (Charity Code: 162-0100) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive family & youth counseling & support services. (815) 962-1043 www.chasi.org Children's Home (Charity Code: 135-0100) PEORIA AREA Counseling and residential services for troubled youth. (309) 685-1047 Children's Hopes & Dreams-Wish Fulfillment Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0490) National Charity Help us realize a suffering child's final wish. (800) 437-3262 www.childrenscharities.org/childrens_wishes Children's Hospital & Research Center Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0500) Benefits the Children's Hospital Medical Center. (510) 428-3360 Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center (Charity Code: 135-0110) PEORIA AREA Children's health services. (309) 655-7171 Children's Medical Ministries (Charity Code: 911-0505) National Charity Provides surgical teams, medicine, food and clothing. (301) 261-3211 www.childmed.org Children's Memorial Hospital (Charity Code: 800-5590) National Charity Offers leading pediatric specialists and technology. (800) KIDS-DOC www.childrensmemorial.org Children's Mercy Fund (Charity Code: 911-0510) Save a child's life. (703) 519-8666 www.cmfund.org Children's Miracle Network (Charity Code: 911-0511) National Charity Gives funds to local participating children's hospitals. (801) 278-8900 www.cmn.org Children's Network International (Charity Code: 911-0506) National Charity Food & medicines aid orphans in impoverished countries & America's inner cities gain crucial job training. (877) 264-2243 www.childrensnetworkinternational.org Children's Place Association, The (Charity Code: 016-2588) CHICAGO AREA Children's Tumor Foundation (Charity Code: 800-5550) National Charity Funds research, patient support and public awareness of Neurofibromatoses. (800) 323-7938 www.ctf.org ChildServ (Charity Code: 016-2116) DUPAGE COUNTY ChildServ (Charity Code: 016-2116) CHICAGO AREA ChildServ (Charity Code: 016-2116) DUPAGE COUNTY Chinese American Service League, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2117) CHICAGO AREA Chinese Mutual Aid Association (Charity Code: 016-2118) CHICAGO AREA Christian Children's Fund (Charity Code: 901-0160) National Charity Serves the needs of children worldwide. (800) 776-6766 www.christianchildrensfund.org Christian Civic Outreach (Charity Code: 155-0070) PEORIA AREA (309) 347-2639 Christian Freedom International (Charity Code: 911-0507) National Charity Caring for persecuted Christians with ongoing work in war-zones delivering medicine, food, clothes, tools and Bibles, and reporting to the world the atrocities occuring there. (800) 323-CARE www.christianfreedom.org Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) (Charity Code: 901-0170) National Charity Improves food production, health, & self sufficiency. (800) 55-CRWRC www.crwrc.org Christian Relief Services (Charity Code: 911-0508) National Charity Provides food, water, housing, medicine, education - basic needs for those who need help most. (800) 33-RELIEF www.christianrelief.org Christopher House (Charity Code: 016-2120) CHICAGO AREA Christopher Reeve Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0095) National Charity Provides grants to nonprofit organizations that help people with paralysis, particularliy spinal cord injuries. (800) 225-0292 www.paralysis.org Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America (Charity Code: 911-0514) National Charity Facilitates, programs, education and research. (800) 442-3437 www.cfids.org Church World Service/CROP (Charity Code: 901-0180) National Charity Assists refugees and disaster survivors. (800) 297-1516 www.churchworldservice.org Circle Family Care (Charity Code: 016-2121) CHICAGO AREA Civil War Preservation Trust (Charity Code: 911-0516) National Charity Manassas, Gettysburg, Antietam: Don't let developers pave over our nation's past. If we don't save America's battlefields now, we risk losing them forever! (800) CW-TRUST www.CivilWar.org Clara's House Shelter (Charity Code: 950-0090) CHICAGO AREA Emergency transitional shelter for single women and their families. (773) 778-8854 Clearbrook (Charity Code: 241-0060) LAKE COUNTY Programs for mentally and physically challenged. (847) 870-7711 Clearbrook (Charity Code: 016-2378) CHICAGO AREA Clearbrook (Charity Code: 016-2378) CHICAGO AREA Coalition for Improved Education (Charity Code: 950-0100) CHICAGO AREA Empowers all facets of the community to act on issue effecting education. (773) 684-6070 Coalition of African, Asian, European and Latino Immigrants of Illinois (Charity Code: 903-0135) Statewide Works to protect and promote the rights of immigrant. (773) 248-1019 www.caaelii.org Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois (Charity Code: 903-0140) Statewide The Voice: advocating equal opportunities for all people with disabilities. (217) 522-7016 www.ccdionline.org Collaborative Solutions Institute (Charity Code: 115-0105) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 828-2860 COLONA-GREEN ROCK-ORION UNITED WAY, INC. (Charity Code: 209-0000) (815) 756-7522 www.kishwaukeeunidedway.org Common Place (Charity Code: 135-0115) PEORIA AREA (309) 674-3315 Community Action/HUB Center (Charity Code: 248-0110) Beloit Community Adult Day Care (Charity Code: 016-2519) DUPAGE COUNTY Community Care Options (Charity Code: 016-2316) CHICAGO AREA Community Career Center (Charity Code: 016-2590) DUPAGE COUNTY Community Center Foundation (Charity Code: 016-2239) CHICAGO AREA Community Christian Alternative Academy (Charity Code: 950-0110) CHICAGO AREA An alternative high school and social service agency. (773) 762-2272 Community Crisis Center (Charity Code: 016-2380) CHICAGO AREA Community Day Care School (Charity Code: 006-0070) CHAMPAIGN AREA Quality day, evening, and weekend care for children up through age 12. (217) 356-7184 Community Extension Project (Charity Code: 016-2304) CHICAGO AREA Community Health Care Clinic (Charity Code: 115-0110) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 888-5531 Community Health Charities of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5500) National Charity Together, we are working for a healthy Illinois! (800) 299-6842 www.healthcharitiesillinois.org Community Health Improvement Center (Charity Code: 117-0070) DECATUR AREA Preventive care/treatment/lab and medicine for low income individuals. (217) 877-9117 Community House, The (Charity Code: 016-2521) DUPAGE COUNTY Community Nurse Health Association (Charity Code: 016-2326) DUPAGE COUNTY Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) (Charity Code: 903-0145) CHICAGO AREA Leadership development, community engagement and organizing with low-income parents. (312) 226-5141 www.cofionline.org/ Community Resource Network (Charity Code: 016-2595) CHICAGO AREA Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County (Charity Code: 006-0080) CHAMPAIGN AREA Multi-services, human service information and referral (217) 893-1530 Community Service Council of Northern Will County (Charity Code: 164-0120) WILL COUNTY (815) 886-5000 Community Shares of Illinois (Charity Code: 903-0000) CHAMPAIGN AREA (217) 352-6533 or (312) 379-0190 www.cs-il.org. Community Support Services (Charity Code: 016-2240) CHICAGO AREA Community Workshop and Training Center (Charity Code: 135-0120) PEORIA AREA Specialized employment services. (309) 686-3304 Compassionate Friends (Charity Code: 911-0515) Helps bereaved reach physical and emotional health. (630) 990-0010 www.compassionatefriends.org Comprehensive Community Solutions (Charity Code: 162-0110) ROCKFORD AREA Community development program serving 16-24 year olds who didn't graduate from high school, earning their GED, trained in construction, building or renovating low-income housing. (815) 963-6236 www.youthbuildrockford.org Concerned Citizens (Charity Code: 950-0120) CHICAGO AREA Transitional housing, health care, supportive services for homeless women and children. (773) 252-5360 Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS) (Charity Code: 911-0520) Services for families of officers killed while on duty. (573) 346-4911 www.nationalcops.org Connections for the Homeless (Charity Code: 016-2570) CHICAGO AREA Conservation and Protection of Public Lands (Charity Code: 911-1275) Provides protection of natural resources through education and advocacy. (703) 790-1988 www.publicland.org Consumer Credit Counseling Service (Charity Code: 135-0130) PEORIA AREA Counseling, consumer education. (309) 676-2941 Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0530) National Charity Children/families are provided personal support. (800) 753-2357 www.cdlsoutreach.org Cornerstone Services (Charity Code: 164-0130) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-6666 COTA Children's Organ Transplant Association (Charity Code: 911-0535) National Charity Fundraising assistance to children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant. (800) 366-2682 www.cota.org Council for Disability Rights (Charity Code: 903-0150) Statewide Provides information about disability rights and issues. (312) 444-9484 www.disabilityrights.org Counseling and Family Service (Charity Code: 155-0080) PEORIA AREA (309) 676-2400 Counseling and Family Services (Charity Code: 135-0140) PEORIA AREA Family counseling/adoption services. (309) 676-2400 Counseling Center of Lake View (Charity Code: 016-2126) CHICAGO AREA Countryside Association (Charity Code: 241-0070) LAKE COUNTY Programs for mentally and physically challenged. (847) 438-8855 Countryside Association (Charity Code: 016-2382) CHICAGO AREA Countryside Association (Charity Code: 016-2382) CHICAGO AREA Countryside Association (Charity Code: 016-2382) CHICAGO AREA Covenant House (Charity Code: 911-0536) National Charity Free food, shelter, clothing, and medical services for at-risk youth. (800) 388-3888 www.convenanthouse.org CPS - Children First Fund (Charity Code: 500-0000) CHICAGO AREA 773-553-1540 CPS - Grow Our Own Program (Charity Code: 520-0000) CHICAGO AREA 773-553-1129 CPS - Student Science Fair (Charity Code: 510-0000) CHICAGO AREA 773-553-6318 Creve Coeur Community Center (Charity Code: 135-0150) PEORIA AREA Youth and adult programs facility. (309) 694-1147 Crisis Center for South Suburbia (Charity Code: 016-2242) CHICAGO AREA Crisis Center for South Suburbia (Charity Code: 016-2242) CHICAGO AREA Crisis Line of Will County (Charity Code: 164-0140) WILL COUNTY (815) 722-3344 Crisis Nursery (Charity Code: 006-0100) CHAMPAIGN AREA 24/7 short-term child care for families in crisis and post crisis follow up. (217) 337-2730 Crittenton Centers (Charity Code: 135-0160) PEORIA AREA Day care, emergency shelter, residential and support. (309) 674-0105 or (309) 674-4125 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation/Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5541) Statewide Charity Dedicated to finding the cause and cure for Crohn's and colitis. (800) 886-6664 www.ccfa.org Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Greater Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5520) National Charity Provides education about CF; conducts fundraising events. (800) 824-5064 www.cff.org Day Care Center of McLean County (Charity Code: 115-0120) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 829-4202 Deaf Children's Literacy Project (Charity Code: 911-0538) National Charity Helps deaf children learn language and become literate by communicating with Cued Speech. (800) 459-3529 www.cuedspeech.org Deborah's Place (Charity Code: 016-2129) CHICAGO AREA Decatur Day Care Center (Charity Code: 117-0080) DECATUR AREA Quality day care to promote individual child's needs. (217) 422-2044 Defenders of Wildlife (Charity Code: 909-0130) National Charity Innovative leadership prevents species extinction. (202) 682-9400 www.defenders.org Delta Society Pet Partners (Charity Code: 911-0540) National Charity Trained pets and volunteers provide therapy and love. (800) 869-6898 Developmental Services Center (Charity Code: 006-0110) CHAMPAIGN AREA Early intervention services, Living skills, training & employment for people with developmental disabilities. (217) 356-9176 Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0550) National Charity We fund research for treatment, prevention, and cure. (301) 493-5537 www.diabetesaction.org Diabetes and Immune Disease National Research Institute (Charity Code: 911-0555) National Charity Help find treatments for diabetes and other immune system disorders. (858) 558-3500 www.didnri.org Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0100) National Charity Scientific research into treatments and cure of diabetes. (877) 633-3976 www.diabeteswellness.net Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0105) National Charity A recognized world leader in cure-focused research. (800) 321-3437 www.diabetesresearch.org Diabetes Trust Fund (Charity Code: 911-0560) National Charity Dedicated to finding the cure for Diabetes. (800) 577-1383 www.tdtf.org Direct Relief International (Charity Code: 911-0565) National Charity Strengthens local health programs and facilities around the world in areas of high need and responds to disasters with medical material resources. (800) 676-1638 www.directrelief.org Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust (Charity Code: 911-0570) Provides food/clothing/shelter to homeless veterans. (606) 441-7300 www.dav.org Discovery School (Charity Code: 911-0580) Tuition-based, subsidized services, and a free academic at-risk program. (618) 632-3670 www.intertek.net/~discovery Doctors Without Borders USA (Charity Code: 901-0190) National Charity Provides medical care to victims of war and disaster. (888) 392-0392 www.doctorswithoutborders.org Dollars for Scholars (Charity Code: 911-0590) National Charity Community-based scholarship foundations. (800) 279-2083 www.citizens.scholarship-foundation.org Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club (Charity Code: 006-0120) CHAMPAIGN AREA Positive programs to inspire all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential. (217) 355-5437 DonorsChoose, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0591) National Charity At DonorsChoose.org, teachers submit ideas for materials their students need to learn. Individuals search student projects and choose to fund those they find most compelling. (212) 239-3615 www.donorschoose.org Dove, Inc. (Charity Code: 117-0090) DECATUR AREA Coordinates efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. (217) 428-6616 Down Syndrome Congress (Charity Code: 911-0593) National Charity Information for people with Down Syndrome. (800) 232-NDSC www.NDSCcenter.org Dream Foundation (Formerly Dalmatian Dreams Fdn.) (Charity Code: 911-0595) National Charity Wish granting organization for terminally ill adults. (805) 564-2131 www.dreamfoundation.org Dress for Success Worldwide (Charity Code: 910-0110) National Charity Provides free professional suits and career coaching to low-income women. (212) 532-1922 www.dressforsuccess.org DuPage CASA (Charity Code: 016-2514) DUPAGE COUNTY DuPage P.A.D.S. (Charity Code: 016-2524) DUPAGE COUNTY DuPage Senior Citizens Council (Charity Code: 016-2525) DUPAGE COUNTY Dusable Museum of African American History (Charity Code: 950-0125) CHICAGO AREA History and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. (773) 947-0600 www.dusablemuseum.org Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0597) National Charity Research grants, education and support groups. (800) 377-3978 www.dystonia-foundation.org/ E.S.S.E. (Charity Code: 016-2587) DUPAGE COUNTY Earth Share of Illinois (Charity Code: 909-0000) Statewide (312) 795-3740 www.earthshare-illinois.org. East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual Assistance Center (Charity Code: 006-0140) CHAMPAIGN AREA Counseling and support for refugees and immigrants in east Central Illinois. (217) 344-8455 Easter Seal Society (Charity Code: 800-5566) National Charity Provides services for people with disabilities and other special needs. (800) 525-0067 www.eastersealschicago.org Easter Seals Central Illinois, Inc. (Charity Code: 117-0130) DECATUR AREA Provides programs and opportunities for the developmentally disabled. (217) 423-6633 Easter Seals Children's Development Center (Charity Code: 162-0120) ROCKFORD AREA Developmental, therapeutic childcare & parenting support services serving Winnebago & Ogle Counties. (815) 965-6745 www.il-rk.easter-seals.com Easter Seals DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2523) DUPAGE COUNTY Easter Seals Joliet Region (Charity Code: 164-0150) WILL COUNTY (815) 773-9362 Easter Seals of Central Illinois (Charity Code: 113-0060) SPRINGFIELD AREA Camps for disabled children/adults. Eastern Illinois Foodbank (Charity Code: 006-0130) CHAMPAIGN AREA Exists to alleviate hunger in eastern Illinois by providing a reliable source of food for the hungry through a cooperative network. (217) 328-3663 Eastern Will County Senior Services (Charity Code: 164-0160) WILL COUNTY (708) 534-2323 Eastern Will County Senior Services (Charity Code: 016-2243) CHICAGO AREA ECHO, Inc. (Charity Code: 901-0200) National Charity Provides seeds & training for those in need. (293) 543-3246 www.echonet.org Ecker Center for Mental Health, Inc. (Charity Code: 241-0080) LAKE COUNTY Quality accessible mental health services for area. (847) 695-0484 Ecker Center for Mental Health (Charity Code: 016-2384) CHICAGO AREA Ecumenical Adult Care of Naperville (Charity Code: 016-2526) DUPAGE COUNTY Educate the Children (Charity Code: 911-0605) Scholarships, teacher training, adult literacy, health programs, and small business development - with special attention given to girls and women - to communities in Nepal. (607) 272-1176 www.etc-nepal.org El Hogar Del Nino/Cuidar (Charity Code: 016-2130) CHICAGO AREA El Valor Corporation (Charity Code: 016-2131) CHICAGO AREA Electronic Frontier Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0610) Online civil liberties membership organization. (415) 436-9333 www.eff.org Elgin Catholic Social Services (Charity Code: 016-2385) CHICAGO AREA Elk Grove Township Community Day Care (Charity Code: 016-2386) CHICAGO AREA Elk Grove Township Community Day Care (Charity Code: 016-2386) CHICAGO AREA Energy Services (Charity Code: 248-0115) Beloit Entomological Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0615) National Charity Researches safe management of insect pests/biodiversity/education. (301) 731-4535 www.entsoc.org/found.htm Environmental and Energy Study Institute (Charity Code: 909-0155) National Charity Develops coalitions to educate congress on energy and environmental issues. (202) 628-1400 www.eesi.org Environmental Defense (Charity Code: 909-0160) National Charity Efficient and fair solutions to environmental challenges. (800) 684-3322 www.environmentaldefense.org Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest (Charity Code: 909-0170) Statewide Advocates clean energy and sound land use. (312) 673-6500 www.elpc.org Environmental Law Institute (Charity Code: 909-0175) National Charity Helps communities protect people and nature through education and research. (202) 939-3800 www.eli.org Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2132) CHICAGO AREA Epilepsy Foundation (Charity Code: 800-5525) National Charity Dedicated to prevention, control and public understanding of epilepsy and seizure disorders. (800) 273-6027 www.epilepsychicago.org Epilepsy Resource Center (Charity Code: 113-0065) SPRINGFIELD AREA Epilepsy Services for Northeastern Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2447) CHICAGO AREA Equality Illinois Education Project (Charity Code: 903-0180) Statewide Fights for equal rights for lesbians, gays, bi-sexual & transexual persons. (773) 244-3385 www.eqil.org/ Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (Charity Code: 911-0617) CHICAGO AREA Promotes conservation of land for equestrian use. (815) 776-0150 www.elcr.org Erie Neighborhood House (Charity Code: 016-2133) CHICAGO AREA Esperanza Community Services (Charity Code: 016-2575) CHICAGO AREA ETA Creative Arts Foundation (Charity Code: 950-0130) CHICAGO AREA Main stage professional production and classes in technical arts. (773) 752-3955 www.etacreativearts.org Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2134) CHICAGO AREA Evangelical Child and Family Agency (Charity Code: 016-2135) CHICAGO AREA Evanston Community Defender Office (Charity Code: 016-2448) CHICAGO AREA Evanston Day Nursery (Charity Code: 016-2449) CHICAGO AREA Evergreen Park Tween Club (Charity Code: 016-2244) CHICAGO AREA Ezzard Charles School (Charity Code: 016-2136) CHICAGO AREA Faces: The National Association for the Cranio-Facially Handicapped (Charity Code: 911-0620) National Charity Funds for travel to reconstructive surgical centers. (800) 3-FACES-3 www.faces-cranio.org FAIRBURY COMMUNITY FUND (Charity Code: 214-0000) Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois (Charity Code: 162-0130) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive family & individual counseling services. (815) 962-5585 www.fcofnorthernil.org Family Focus (Charity Code: 016-2454) CHICAGO AREA Family Life Skills Learning Center (Charity Code: 911-0621) Offering an educational program that meets the deeply rooted needs of individuals psychologically, socially, and spiritually. (217)351-3033 www.familylifeskills.org Family Matters (Charity Code: 016-2137) CHICAGO AREA Family Network (Charity Code: 016-2455) CHICAGO AREA Family Rescue (Charity Code: 016-2138) CHICAGO AREA Family Service and Mental Health Center of Cicero (Charity Code: 016-2314) CHICAGO AREA Family Service and Mental Health of Oak Park and River Forest (Charity Code: 016-2315) CHICAGO AREA Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area (Charity Code: 016-2388) CHICAGO AREA Family Service Association of Southern Wisc. and Northern Ill. (S.W.A.N.I.) Domestic Violence Center (Charity Code: 248-0130) Beloit Family Service Center of Sangamon County (Charity Code: 144-0090) SPRINGFIELD AREA Counseling, adoption, teen parent services. (217) 528-8406 www.service2families.com Family Service Center of Wilmette, Etc. (Charity Code: 016-2456) CHICAGO AREA Family Service of Barrington Area (Charity Code: 241-0090) LAKE COUNTY Counseling and prevention. (847) 432-4981 Family Service of Champaign County (Charity Code: 006-0150) CHAMPAIGN AREA Helps seniors live with dignity, independence and safety and supports safe and nurturing environments for children. (217) 352-0099 Family Service of Glencoe (Charity Code: 016-2453) CHICAGO AREA Family Service of South Lake County (Charity Code: 016-2457) CHICAGO AREA Family Service of Winnetka/Northfield (Charity Code: 016-2458) CHICAGO AREA Family Services of Will/Grundy County (Trinity Services) (Charity Code: 016-2592) CHICAGO AREA Family Services of Will/Grundy County (Trinity Services) (Charity Code: 016-2592 ) CHICAGO AREA Family Shelter Service (Charity Code: 016-2527) DUPAGE COUNTY FAR NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 016-0020) CHICAGO AREA (847) 884-8186 Farm Animal Reform Movement (FARM) (Charity Code: 911-0630) National Charity Promotes humane treatment of farm animals. (800) ASK-FARM www.farmusa.org Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (Charity Code: 911-0640) Dedicated farm safety for children. (515) 758-2827 www.fs4jk.org Father Flanagan's Boys' Home (Charity Code: 910-0120) National Charity Meets the needs of homeless, neglected, abused and handicapped children. (800) 448-3000 www.girlsandboystown.org Federation for American Immigration Reform (Charity Code: 911-0660) National Charity Supports alternatives to mass immigration. (877) 627-3247 www.fairus.org Feed the Children (Charity Code: 910-0122) National Charity Provides food, clothing, medical care, education and emergency relief to children. (800) 627-4556 www.feedthechldren.org FINCA International (Charity Code: 901-0210) National Charity Microfinance programs to assist the poor. (202) 682-1510 www.villagebanking.org FISH (Charity Code: 104-0080) GALESBURG AREA Emergency food assistance to Knox Co. residents in need. (309) 343-7807 Focus House (Charity Code: 162-0140) ROCKFORD AREA Residential treatment program for adjudicated youth serving Ogle County. (815) 562-5881 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (Charity Code: 911-0670) National Charity Food allergies can be deadly (800) 929-4040 www.foodallergy.org Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics (Charity Code: 909-0177) Seeks the preservation of ecological values and biological diversity in our national forests. (541) 484-2692 www.fseee.org Fox Valley Hospice (Charity Code: 016-2389) CHICAGO AREA Fox Valley United Way (Charity Code: 097-0000) (309) 647-1825 Frances Nelson Health Center (Charity Code: 006-0160) CHAMPAIGN AREA Primary medical care to uninsured and underinsured residents of East Central Illinois. (217) 356-1558 Franciscan Outreach Association (Charity Code: 911-0676) CHICAGO AREA We provide over 213,000 meals and 88,100 shelter nights annually, plus showers, laundry services, and professionals who connect the homeless and poor to social services. (773)278-6724 www.franoutreach.org Franklin County United Way (Charity Code: 251-0020) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Freedom From Hunger (Charity Code: 901-0220) National Charity Program fights chronic hunger. (800) 708-2555 www.freefromhunger.org Freedom in Holiness Mission (SPRINGFIELD) (Charity Code: 950-0135) Springfield A mission that provides food, clothing, education for Life Workshop, children books and toys. (217) 522-2527 Freedom to Read Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0690) National Charity Defends librarians facing censorship challenges. (312) 280-4226 www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ftrf.html Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA) (Charity Code: 911-0700) National Charity Develops local support for neighborhood libraries. (800) 9FOLUSA www.folusa.com Friends of the Chicago River (Charity Code: 909-0180) CHICAGO AREA Revitalizes a valuable natural resource in Chicago. (312) 939-0490 www.chicagoriver.org Friends of the Earth (Charity Code: 909-0185) National Charity Strives to perserve our natural resources and advocate for public health protection. (877) 843-8687 www.foe.org Friends of the Fox River (Charity Code: 909-0190) CHICAGO AREA Builds a watershed of caretakers for the river. (815) 356-6605 www.friendsofthefoxriver.org Friends of the National Zoo (Charity Code: 909-0195) National Charity Supports research to save endangered species and habitats. (202) 673-4682 www.fonz.org Friends of the Parks (Charity Code: 909-0200) CHICAGO AREA Preserves, protects, and enhances parks in Chicago. (312) 857-2757 www.fotp.org Friendship House (Charity Code: 135-0170) PEORIA AREA Emergency services, resource and referral, youth and adults. (309) 671-5200 Gads Hill Center (Charity Code: 016-2140) CHICAGO AREA Galapagos Conservancy, Inc. (formerly Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc.) (Charity Code: 909-0205) Supports conservation, education and scientific research in/on behalf of the Galapagos Islands. (703) 538-6833 www.galapagos.org Gallatin County (Charity Code: 251-0050) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Garden Center for the Handicapped (Charity Code: 016-2251) CHICAGO AREA GENESEO COMMUNITY CHEST (Charity Code: 208-0000) (217) 269-2339 George Washington Carver Association, Inc. (Charity Code: 135-0060) PEORIA AREA Youth programs/day care/adult and senior activities. (309) 674-9219 George Werden Buck Boy's and Girls Club (Charity Code: 164-0180) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-3434 Gettysburg, Friends of the National Parks at (Charity Code: 911-0704) National Charity Purchases land for donation, maintains historic monuments, and conducts seminars. (717) 334-0772 www.friendsofgettysburg.org Gilda's Club Chicago (Charity Code: 903-0190) CHICAGO AREA Support for people with cancer and their families and friends. (312) 464-9900 www.gildasclubchicago.org Gilda's Club (Charity Code: 016-2141) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts - Centrillio Council (Charity Code: 115-0130) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 662-5384 Girl Scouts - Green Meadows Council (Charity Code: 006-0180) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides programs open to all girls 5-17 that help build girls of courage, condifence and character. (217) 328-5112 Girl Scouts of Badger Council (Charity Code: 248-0150) Beloit Girl Scouts of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2142) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the Mississippi Valley (Charity Code: 104-0073) GALESBURG AREA Promote self-esteem, personal growth and build character and skills for success. (800) 798-0833 Girl Scouts of the USA: DuPage County Council (Charity Code: 016-2318) DUPAGE COUNTY Girl Scouts of the USA: Illinois Crossroads Council (Charity Code: 016-2390) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: Illinois Crossroads Council (Charity Code: 016-2390) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: Illinois Crossroads Council (Charity Code: 016-2390) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: Illinois Crossroads Council (Charity Code: 016-2390) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: Illinois Crossroads Council (Charity Code: 016-2390) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: Illinois Crossroads Council (Charity Code: 016-2390) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: South Cook County Council (Charity Code: 016-2253) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of the USA: Sybaquay Council (Charity Code: 016-2392) CHICAGO AREA Girl Scouts of Trailways Council (Charity Code: 164-0190) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-3449 Girl Scouts Sybaquay Council (Charity Code: 241-0100) LAKE COUNTY Empowerment, leadership, skill building for girls. (847) 741-5521 Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council (Charity Code: 144-0100) SPRINGFIELD AREA Where girls grow strong in mind, body and spirit. (217) 523-8159 www.girlscoutsllc.org Girl Scouts, Rock River Valley Council (Charity Code: 162-0150) ROCKFORD AREA Programs developing values, self-esteem, social skills, independence, leadership & citizenship for girls 5 to 17 serving Winnebago & Ogle Counties. (815) 962-5591 www.girlscoutsrrv.org Girl Scouts-Kickapoo Council (Charity Code: 135-0180) PEORIA AREA Youth programs. (309) 688-8671 Girl Scouts (Charity Code: 155-0090) PEORIA AREA (309) 688-8671 ext. 17 Girls in the Game (Charity Code: 903-0200) CHICAGO AREA Promoting healthy lifestyles for all girls. (312) 633-4263 www.girlsinthegame.org Give Kids the World (Charity Code: 910-0130) National Charity Resort for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. (800) 995-5437 www.gktw.org Giving Children Hope (Charity Code: 911-0705) National Charity Provids medicine/equipment for orphanages, pediatric hospitals and clinics. (714) 524-4454 www.godaid.com Glass Slipper Project, The (Charity Code: 903-0210) CHICAGO AREA Free prom outfits to low-income girls. (312) 409-4139 www.glassslipperproject.org Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling (Charity Code: 016-2530) DUPAGE COUNTY Glencoe Junior High Project (Charity Code: 016-2461) CHICAGO AREA Glencoe Youth Services (Charity Code: 016-2462) CHICAGO AREA Glenkirk (Charity Code: 016-2393) CHICAGO AREA Glenkirk (Charity Code: 016-2393) CHICAGO AREA Glenkirk (Charity Code: 016-2393) CHICAGO AREA Global Girls, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0137) National Charity Uses permorming arts to equip girls, 8-16, with communication, leadership and life skills. (773) 374-5009 Global Hunger Project (Charity Code: 911-0720) National Charity Works to solve hunger's root causes. (800) 228-6691 www.thp.org Global Impact (Charity Code: 901-0000) National Charity (800) 638-8079 www.charity.org. Good Shepherd Center (Charity Code: 016-2254) CHICAGO AREA Good Shepherd Manor (Charity Code: 164-0200) WILL COUNTY (815) 472-6492 Goodwill Industries - Land of Lincoln (Charity Code: 144-0110) SPRINGFIELD AREA Assists disabled and disadvantaged persons. (217) 789-0400 Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (Charity Code: 135-0190) PEORIA AREA Rehabilitation training for persons with disabilities. (309) 682-1113 Gordon Behrents Senior Center (Charity Code: 104-0077) GALESBURG AREA Daycare for older adults in a caring environment. (309) 344-2520 Grand Prairie Services (Charity Code: 016-2247) CHICAGO AREA Grant A Wish, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0140) National Charity Grants wishes to needy, disabled and abused children. (312) 222-0525 www.grant-a-wish-inc.com Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (Charity Code: 016-2167) CHICAGO AREA Greater Community AIDS Project (Charity Code: 006-0170) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides a variety of services including housing to people living with HIV/AIDS in Champaign County. (217) 351-2437 Greater DuPage - MYM (Charity Code: 016-2581) DUPAGE COUNTY Greater Marion Area United Way (Charity Code: 251-0100) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Greater Peoria Family YMCA (Charity Code: 135-0390) PEORIA AREA Day care, youth programs, emergency shelter, disasters. (309) 671-2700 Greater Wheeling Wellness Center (Charity Code: 016-2395) CHICAGO AREA Greenpeace Fund (Charity Code: 911-0725) National Charity Tackling critical environmental issues using peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global problems. Promote solutions essential to a green, sustainable and peaceful future. (800) 326-0959 www.greenpeaceusa.org Guardian Angel Home (Charity Code: 164-0210) WILL COUNTY (815) 729-0930 Guide Dogs for the Blind (Charity Code: 911-0723) National Charity Enhances the independence and mobility of people with visual impairments by providing specially trained dogs at no cost to the blind individual. (800) 295-4050 www.guidedogs.com Guide Dogs of America (Charity Code: 911-0715) National Charity Free guide dogs and training to blind individuals. (800) 459-4843 www.guidedogsofamerica.org Guild for the Blind (Charity Code: 911-0716) CHICAGO AREA Our programs assist adults and children who are blind or visually impaired achieve independence and maintain their dignity at home, work, and in the community. (312) 236-8569 www.guildfortheblind.org Guttmacher Institute (Charity Code: 911-0097) National Charity Advances and protects reproductive health and rights. (212) 248-1111 www.guttmacher.org H.O.P.E. of Rochelle (Charity Code: 162-0160) ROCKFORD AREA Shelter providing comprehensive support services for victims of domestic violence in Ogle County. (815) 562-4323 Habilitative Systems, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2144) CHICAGO AREA Habitat for Humanity - Greater Peoria Area (Charity Code: 135-0192) PEORIA AREA (309) 676-6729 Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County (Charity Code: 144-0117) SPRINGFIELD AREA Building simple, decent, affordable housing. (217) 523-2710 Habitat for Humanity, Champaign County (Charity Code: 903-0215) CHAMPAIGN AREA Builds simple, decent homes in partnership with low-income families. (217) 355-6460 www.cuhabitat.org Habitat for Humanity, Chicago South Suburbs (Charity Code: 903-0220) CHICAGO AREA Provides low-income families with decent houses. (708) 756-2015 www.hfhchgosouth.org Habitat for Humanity, Illinois (Charity Code: 903-0225) Statewide Supports 52 affiliates in providing decent houses for families. (630) 551-0140 www.habitatillinois.org Habitat for Humanity, Knox County (Charity Code: 903-0230) Galesburg Provides low-income families with decent houses. (309) 343-2242 Habitat for Humanity, McLean County (Charity Code: 903-0235) Bloomington-Normal Low-income housing, ISU \ IWU 12th collegiate home. (309) 827-3931 www.habitatmclean.org Habitat for Humanity, Rockford Area (Charity Code: 903-0240) Rockford Area Provides low-income families with decent houses. (815) 636-4573 www.RockfordHabitat.org Habitat for Humanity, Windy City (Charity Code: 903-0255) CHICAGO AREA Provides decent affordable housing for working poor in Chicago. (312) 243-6448 www.windycityhabitat.org Hamdard Center (Charity Code: 903-0270) CHICAGO AREA Services for South Asian and Middle Eastern women. (630) 860-9122 www.hamdardcenter.org Hands of Faith (Charity Code: 249-0160) Beloit Harbour, The (Charity Code: 016-2394) CHICAGO AREA Harbour, The (Charity Code: 016-2394) CHICAGO AREA Harbour, The (Charity Code: 016-2394) CHICAGO AREA Harbour, The (Charity Code: 016-2394) CHICAGO AREA Hardin County (Charity Code: 251-0070) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Harkness House for Children (Charity Code: 016-2585) CHICAGO AREA HAVANA COMMUNITY CHEST (Charity Code: 124-0000) (815) 942-4430 HAVEN Youth & Family Services (Charity Code: 016-2466) CHICAGO AREA Healing Racism/Chicago Southland (Charity Code: 903-0280) CHICAGO AREA Works to dismantle racism and promote community. (708) 647-8547 www.hrchicagosouthland.org Health and Medicine Policy Research Group (Charity Code: 903-0290) CHICAGO AREA Independent policy center promoting reform in healthcare for the underserved. (312) 372-4292 www.HMPRG.org Health Care Alternative Systems, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2145) CHICAGO AREA Health Volunteers Overseas (Charity Code: 901-0240) National Charity Achieves long-term improvements in health care. (202) 296-0928 www.hvousa.org Hearing Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0735) National Charity Provides hearing aids and batteries, research, and training to low-income hearing impaired children and adults. (952) 947-4903 www.sotheworldmayhear.org HEART OF ILLINOIS UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 135-0000) PEORIA AREA (309) 674-5181 www.hoiunitedway.org Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights (Charity Code: 016-2146) CHICAGO AREA Heartland Community Health Clinic (Charity Code: 135-0195) PEORIA AREA Health services. (309) 673-9242 Heartland Head Start (Charity Code: 115-0140) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 662-4880 Heartspring (Charity Code: 911-0736) National Charity Supports children with developmental and physical disabilities and their family, in achieving independence. (800) 835-1043 www.heartspring.org Heifer International (Charity Code: 901-0250) National Charity Helps poor families with farm animals. (800) 422-0474 www.heifer.org Helen Keller International (Charity Code: 901-0260) National Charity Works to treat and prevent nutritional blindness. (877) 535-5374 www.hkworld.org Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center (Charity Code: 016-2322) DUPAGE COUNTY Helping Hands of Springfield (Charity Code: 144-0120) SPRINGFIELD AREA Shelter and services for adult men and women. (217) 522-0048 www.helpinghands2002.org Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5543) Statewide Provides support services, emergency assistance and summer camp. (312) 427-1495 (call collect) www.hemophiliaillinois.org Henry Booth House (Charity Code: 016-2147) CHICAGO AREA Henry Community Ambulance Service (Charity Code: 135-0200) PEORIA AREA Emergency response by volunteers. Hepatitis Foundation International (Charity Code: 911-0745) National Charity Funds research and provides public education. (800) 891-0707 www.hepatitisfoundation.com Hephzibah (Charity Code: 016-2323) CHICAGO AREA Herrin Area United Way (Charity Code: 251-0090) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Highland Park Community Nursery School & Day Care (Charity Code: 016-2467) CHICAGO AREA Hill Memorial Center (Charity Code: 164-0220) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-0942 Hinsdale Community Service (Charity Code: 016-2533) DUPAGE COUNTY Hispanic Housing Development Corp. (Charity Code: 016-2148) CHICAGO AREA Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Charity Code: 911-0750) National Charity Scholarships for Hispanic-American students. (415) 445-9930 www.hsf.net Hispanic Scholarship Program (Charity Code: 530-0000) National Charity 1-877-HSF-INFO www.hsf.net Holt International Children's Services (Charity Code: 911-0770) International adoption and child caring. (541) 687-2202 www.holtintl.org Homestead Corporation of C-U (Charity Code: 903-0310) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. (217) 328-9373 www.prairienet.org/homestead Hope Community Services (Charity Code: 016-2259) CHICAGO AREA HOPE Worldwide, Ltd. (Charity Code: 911-0773) Medical services, health education, disaster relief. (610) 254-8800 www.hopeworldwide.org Horizons Community Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2149) CHICAGO AREA Hospice America (Charity Code: 910-0165) National Charity Increases access to hospice care through public education. (202) 223-0204 www.americanhospice.org Hospice Foundation of America, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0780) National Charity Supports organizations assisting the terminally ill. (800) 854-3402 www.hospicefoundation.org Hospice of Northeastern Illinois (Charity Code: 241-0110) LAKE COUNTY Care for terminally ill, bereavement resources, community education. (847) 381-5599 Hostelling International (Charity Code: 911-0160) National Charity Promotes discovery of local cultures and the world. (202) 783-6161 ext.145 www.hiayh.org House of Hope (Charity Code: 155-0100) PEORIA AREA (309) 353-7512 Housing Action Illinois (Charity Code: 903-0315) Statewide Works to increase affordable housing in Illinois. (312) 939-6074 www.housingactionil.org Housing Opportunities & Maintenance For The Elderly (Charity Code: 911-0790) CHICAGO AREA We help the elderly/poor with their housing needs. (773) 921-3200 www.homeseniors.org Housing Opportunities for Women (Charity Code: 016-2589) CHICAGO AREA Housing Opportunities for Women (Charity Code: 903-0320) CHICAGO AREA Housing and supportive services for homeless women and families. (773) 465-5770 www.how-inc.org Housing Options for Mentally Ill (Charity Code: 016-2468) CHICAGO AREA Howard Area Community Center (Charity Code: 016-2150) CHICAGO AREA Howard Brown Health Center (Charity Code: 016-2151) CHICAGO AREA Hub City Senior Center (Charity Code: 162-0170) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive services & congregate meals improving the quality of life for senior citizens in Ogle County. (815) 562-5050 Hult Health Education Center. (Charity Code: 135-0205) PEORIA AREA Health education services. (309) 692-6650 Human Rights Campaign Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0170) National Charity Provides information to end discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans. (800) 777-4723 www.hrc.org Human Service Center (Charity Code: 135-0210) PEORIA AREA Substance abuse, emergency and residential mental health. (309) 671-8000 Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (Charity Code: 016-2153) CHICAGO AREA I Have a Dream Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0185) National Charity Long-term personal support and guidance to children from low-income communities. (212) 293-5480 www.ihad.org Illinois Association of Park Districts (Charity Code: 909-0210) Statewide Promotes recreation and preservation of open spaces. (217) 523-4554 www.ILparks.org Illinois Audubon Society (Charity Code: 909-0220) Statewide Promotes wildlife appreciation, preserves habitat. (217) 544-2473 www.illinoisaudubon.org Illinois CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) (Charity Code: 903-0330) Statewide Provides advocacy for abused/neglected children in the juvenile court system. (217) 384-0284 www.illinoiscasa.org Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (Charity Code: 016-2154) CHICAGO AREA Illinois Coalition to End the Death Penalty (Charity Code: 903-0335) Statewide Educates public about flaws and injustices of the death penalty. (312) 849-2279 www.icadp.org Illinois Conservation Foundation (Charity Code: 909-0230) Statewide Protects and enhances Illinois' natural resources. (217) 785-2003 www.ilcf.org Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (Charity Code: 903-0340) Statewide Educates the public about the dangers of handguns. (312) 341-0939 www.ichv.org Illinois Council for College Attendance (Charity Code: 950-0150) Statewide Prepares and assists students for access to post-secondary education. (708) 534-4132 Illinois Disciples Foundation (Charity Code: 903-0350) CHAMPAIGN AREA Peace-With-Justice campus ministry. (217) 352-8721 www.prairienet.org/idf Illinois Environmental Council, Education Fund (Charity Code: 909-0240) Statewide Public education about sound environmental policies. (217) 544-5954 www.ilenviro.org Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (Charity Code: 800-5544) Statewide Charity Dedicated to education about end-of-life care. (888) 844-7706 www.il-hpco.org Illinois Hunger Coalition (Charity Code: 903-0370) Statewide Works to end hunger among children, working poor, seniors & immigrants. (312) 629-9580 www.ilhunger.org/ Illinois Migrant Council (Charity Code: 903-0380) Statewide Promotes employment and educational opportunities for farmworkers. (312) 663-1522 www.illinoismigrant.org Illinois NOW Legal and Education Fund (Charity Code: 903-0390) Statewide Information, support, and referrals for Illinois women. (217) 787-1268 www.illinoisnow.org Illinois PIRG, Educational Fund (Charity Code: 909-0250) Statewide Environmental public interest watchdog. (312) 364-0096 www.illinoispirg.org Illinois Spina Bifida Association (Charity Code: 911-0810) Statewide Improves the life for those with Spina Bifida. (630) 637-1050 www.illinoisspinabifidaassociation.lic.com Illinois Stewardship Alliance (Charity Code: 903-0410) Statewide Works for healthy food, farms and rural communities. (217) 498-9707 www.illinoisstewardshipalliance.org/ Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (Charity Code: 135-0215) PEORIA AREA Advocacy, counseling and independent living skills. (815) 224-3126 In Defense of Animals (Charity Code: 911-0820) Fights to end animal cruelty, exploitation, and abuse. (415) 388-9641 ext. 26 www.idausa.org Independent Charities of America (Charity Code: 911-0000) National Charity www.independentcharities.org Independent Disability Services (Charity Code: 248-0280) Beloit India Partners (Charity Code: 911-0823) National Charity Orphanages, schools, agricultural/food projects, medical clinics, sewing schools, disaster relief, literacy, job training, and churches. (888) 870-9085 www.indiapartners.org Indio-American Center (Charity Code: 016-2155) CHICAGO AREA Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2156) CHICAGO AREA Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (Charity Code: 016-2469) CHICAGO AREA Initiative for Girls (Charity Code: 104-0100) GALESBURG AREA Youth program age 11-17, promotes health, safety, leadership and peer education. (309) 343-6162 Inspiration Corporation (Charity Code: 016-2597) CHICAGO AREA Institute for Black Charities (Charity Code: 911-0824) National Charity Supports charitable programs that improve life for black children, families and impoverished communities through outreach, crisis relief, economic initiatives, educational assistance, training and referral programs. (301) 563-6250 www.blackcharities.net Institute for Latino Progress (Charity Code: 016-2162) CHICAGO AREA Interfaith House Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0175) CHICAGO AREA Restoring health for ill and injured homeless adults. (773) 533-6013 www.interfaithhouse.org Interfaith Housing Center for the Northern Suburbs (Charity Code: 903-0425) CHICAGO AREA Premiere advocate for fair and affordable housing in northern suburbs. (847) 501-3278 www.interfaithhousingcenter.org International Eye Foundation (Charity Code: 901-0280) National Charity Saves sight by providing local health worker training. (240) 290-0263 www.iefusa.org International Hearing Dog, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0825) International Charity Hearing assist dogs provided at no cost to recipient. (303) 287-3277 www.ihdi.org International Medical Corps (Charity Code: 911-0826) National Charity Training and emergency medical relief programs. (800) 481-4462 www.imc-la.org International Orthodox Christian Charities (Charity Code: 901-0290) National Charity Provides aid through emergency relief. (866) 803-4622 www.iocc.org International Relief Teams (Charity Code: 901-0300) Assists disaster victims worldwide. (619) 289-7979 www.irteams.org International Rescue Committee (Charity Code: 901-0310) National Charity Emergency relief services for refugees. (877) 733-REFUGEE www.theirc.org International Youth Foundation (Charity Code: 901-0315) National Charity Serves disadvantaged children and youth. (888) 770-8710 www.iyfnet.org Izaak Walton League, Illinois Division (Charity Code: 909-0270) Statewide Charity Advances outdoor ethics to protect land and water. (815) 344-9720 www.iwla.org Jackie Robinson West Little League (Charity Code: 950-0177) CHICAGO AREA Provides recreational, social and educational programs for youth. (773) 928-5418 Jane Addams Hull House Association (Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Cook County) (Charity Code: 016-2152) CHICAGO AREA Jane Addams Hull House Association (Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Cook County) (Charity Code: 016-2152) CHICAGO AREA Jane Addams Hull House Association (Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Cook County) (Charity Code: 016-2152) CHICAGO AREA Jane Addams Resource Corporation (Charity Code: 016-2593) CHICAGO AREA Janet Wattles Center (Charity Code: 162-0180) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive mental health & rehabilitation services for children & adults (815) 968-9300 www.janetwattles.org Japanese American Service Committee (Charity Code: 016-2157) CHICAGO AREA Jayne Shover Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center (Charity Code: 016-2396) CHICAGO AREA Jazz Unites, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0180) CHICAGO AREA Exposes jazz as a cultural and community enrichment. (773) 734-2000 Jesuit Volunteers: International (Charity Code: 911-0830) National Charity Trained American college graduates - giving freely. (202) 687-1132 www.guweb.georgetown.edu/jvc Jesus Is The Way Prison Ministry (Charity Code: 910-0200) Preaching the Gospel to those incarcerated and maintain an aftercare facility. (217) 892-4044 www.jesusisthewayprisonministry.org Jewish Council for Youth Services (Charity Code: 016-2158) CHICAGO AREA Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2159) CHICAGO AREA Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2159) CHICAGO AREA Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2159) CHICAGO AREA Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2159) CHICAGO AREA Jewish Women International (Charity Code: 911-0835) National Charity JWI supports faith-based and secular communities and serves to break the cycle of violence through education, advocacy, and action - locally, nationally, around the world. (800) 343-2823 www.jewishwomen.org Jobs For Youth/Chicago, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0840) CHICAGO AREA Gives low-income youth the chance to succeed. (312) 782-2086 www.jfychicago.org Jobs with Justice (Charity Code: 903-0435) National Charity Fights to improve working people's standard of living. (202) 393-1044 www.jwj.org John Howard Association (Charity Code: 016-2160) CHICAGO AREA Joliet Area Community Hospice (Charity Code: 164-0230) WILL COUNTY (815) 740-4104 Jones Memorial Community Center (Charity Code: 016-2261) CHICAGO AREA Josselyn Center For Mental Health (Charity Code: 016-2472) CHICAGO AREA JUST of DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2535) DUPAGE COUNTY Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Midwest Regional Office (Charity Code: 800-5529) National Charity Largest nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research. (800) JDF-CURE www.jdrf.org Juvenile Protective Association (Charity Code: 016-2161) CHICAGO AREA Ken-Rock Community Center (Charity Code: 162-0190) ROCKFORD AREA Neighborhood support center providing self-sufficiency programs for people of all ages, including day care, senior lunch program & food pantry. (815) 398-8864 www.kenrock.org Kenneth Young Center (Charity Code: 016-2399) CHICAGO AREA KEWANEE AREA UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 091-0000) Kewanee (309) 853-5158 Kid Care Station (Charity Code: 104-0130) GALESBURG AREA Licensed, safe, affordable child care for children ages 2-12. (309) 342-4315 Kidney Cancer Association (Charity Code: 911-1060) National Charity Improves care/survival of kidney cancer patients. (847) 332-1051 www.nkca.org Kidney Foundation of Illinois, National (Charity Code: 800-5545) Statewide Making lives better for kidney patients in Illinois. (312) 663-3103 (call collect) www.nkfi.org Kids Hope United (Charity Code: 144-0125) SPRINGFIELD AREA Protecting children, strengthening families. (217) 789-7637 www.kidshopeunited.org Kids in Danger (Charity Code: 911-0853) National Charity Works to improve children's product safety. (312) 595-0649 www.kidsindanger.org KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 064-0000) KISHWAUKEE (630) 896-4636 www.uwfoxvalley.org Kiwanis International Foundation, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0854) National Charity Funds programs for children internationally. (800) 549-2647 www.kiwanis.org/kif Knox County Area Project (KCAP) (Charity Code: 104-0110) GALESBURG AREA Youth activities and Programs, water safety, gardening and tutoring services. (309) 343-4127 Knox County Teen Court (Charity Code: 104-0140) GALESBURG AREA Educates, assists and motivates first time juvenile offenders to assume responsibility for behavior. (309) 345-3800 Korean American Community Services (Charity Code: 016-2163) CHICAGO AREA Korean American Senior Center (Charity Code: 016-2164) CHICAGO AREA Korean American Women in Need (KAN-WIN) (Charity Code: 903-0440) CHICAGO AREA Domestic violence services for Korean American women. (773) 583-1392 www.kanwin.org L.E.A.D. (Linking Efforts Against Drugs) (Charity Code: 016-2586) CHICAGO AREA LA HARPE COMMUNITY FUND (Charity Code: 252-0000) (630) 406-9219 La Voz Latina (Hispanic Resource Development Center) (Charity Code: 162-0200) ROCKFORD AREA Bilingual support services promoting self-sufficiency for Hispanic Americans. (815) 965-5784 www.lavozlatina-rkfd.org Lacon-Sparland Emergency Ambulance Service (Charity Code: 135-0220) PEORIA AREA Emergency response by volunteers. Lake County Against Sexual Assault (Charity Code: 241-0120) LAKE COUNTY Advocacy to victims of sexual assault. (847) 244-1187 Lake County Council Against Sexual Assault (LACASA) (Charity Code: 016-2474) CHICAGO AREA Lake County Haven (Charity Code: 016-2571) CHICAGO AREA Lake Forest Open Lands Association (Charity Code: 909-0280) CHICAGO AREA Preserves land for public recreation and education. (847) 234-3880 www.lfola.org Lamb's Fold Women's Center (Charity Code: 164-0240) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-5262 Lance Armstrong Foundation, Inc. (Charity Code: 910-0210) Inspires and empowers people affected by cancer through advocacy, education, public health and research. (512) 236-8820 www.laf.org Land of Lincoln Girl Scouts (Charity Code: 113-0070) SPRINGFIELD AREA Programs to develop self-potential. Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation (Charity Code: 144-0130) SPRINGFIELD AREA Civil legal services for low-income and older persons. (217) 753-3300 Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance (Charity Code: 117-0135) DECATUR AREA Provides free, civil legal assistance to seniors and low income persons. (217) 753-3300 Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance (Charity Code: 006-0205) CHAMPAIGN AREA Legal help for low-income in civil justice issues. (217) 356-1351 Land Trust Alliance (Charity Code: 909-0300) National Charity Preserves greenspaces and natural areas nationwide. (202) 638-4725 www.lta.org LARC (Charity Code: 016-2262) CHICAGO AREA LaSalle Street CYCLE (Charity Code: 016-2165) CHICAGO AREA Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) (Charity Code: 016-2166) CHICAGO AREA LAWRENCE COUNTY UNITED FUND (Charity Code: 131-0000) (847) 741-2259 Lawrence Hall Youth Services (Charity Code: 016-2170) CHICAGO AREA Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2594) CHICAGO AREA Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities (Charity Code: 016-2171) CHICAGO AREA League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund (Charity Code: 903-0450) Statewide Promotes civic education and citizen participation in our democracy. (312) 939-5935 www.lwvil.org Learning and Skills Center (Charity Code: 164-0250) WILL COUNTY (815) 744-8670 Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2172) CHICAGO AREA Legal Momentum (Charity Code: 911-1120) National Charity Litigation/education on violence against women. (212) 925-6635 www.nowldef.org Lester And Rosalie Anixter Center (Charity Code: 016-2078) CHICAGO AREA Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5530) National Charity Assisting patients and families fighting blood related cancers. (800) 742-6595 www.leukemia-lymphoma.org Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center (Charity Code: 016-2094) CHICAGO AREA Life Span (Charity Code: 016-2328) CHICAGO AREA Life With Lupus Guild (Charity Code: 950-0185) National Charity A support group that share ways to live a productive and fulfilling with lupus. (773) 256-4208 http//ccts.cti.depaul.edu/lupus Lifelink (Charity Code: 016-2539) CHICAGO AREA Lifescape Community Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 162-0210) ROCKFORD AREA Providing services promoting self-sufficiency to individuals & families in need, including adult day care, home-delivered & congregate meals in Ogle County. (815) 963-1609 www.lifescapeservices.org LINC, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0873) Services, advocacy, and education to handicapped. (618) 235-9988 (V/TTY) www.lincinc.org Lincoln Memorial Garden (Charity Code: 903-0455) Springfield Offers environmental education programs in 100-acre woodland garden. (217) 529-1111 www.lmgnc.org Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services (Charity Code: 113-0080) SPRINGFIELD AREA Provides emotional, spiritual, and relational growth. Lincoln Trails Boy Scout Council (Charity Code: 117-0120) DECATUR AREA Instills values in young people for life choices. (217) 429-2326 www.lincolntrailscouncil.org Links - North Shore Youth Health Service (Charity Code: 016-2477) CHICAGO AREA Lions of Illinois Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0875) Statewide Charity Helps the blind/deaf communities throughout Illinois. (815) 756-5633 www.lionsofillinois.org Literacy for the World (Charity Code: 911-1380) National Charity Research and adult literacy for linguistic minorities. (972) 708-7400 www.sil.org Little City Foundation for Children and Adults with Mental Retardation (Charity Code: 800-5531) CHICAGO AREA Making life better for people with disabilities (847) 221-7805 (call collect) www.littlecity.org Little Friends (Charity Code: 016-2540) DUPAGE COUNTY Little House of Glencoe (Charity Code: 016-2478) CHICAGO AREA Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (Charity Code: 903-0457) CHICAGO AREA Works to improve our environment and lives in Little Village. (773) 762-6991 www.lvejo.org Logan Mason Mental Health (Charity Code: 113-0090) SPRINGFIELD AREA 100 track and field participants and three basketball teams. Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 903-0460) National Charity Inform, educate, and promote awareness and understanding of lupus. (800) 2-LUPUS2 www.lupusil.org Lupus Foundation of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5533) National Charity To support those affected by lupus and advance the cure. (800) 2-LUPUS-2 www.lupusil.org Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 144-0140) SPRINGFIELD AREA Individual and family counseling, adoption, foster care. (217) 544-4631 www.lcfs.org Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2174) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Day Nursery of Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2175) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Family Mission (Charity Code: 016-2176) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Home and Service for the Aged (Charity Code: 016-2177) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 162-0230) ROCKFORD AREA Providing intensive individual & family counseling, including early intervention school based programs for at-risk youth in Ogle County. (815) 288-6655 www.lssi.org Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 241-0130) LAKE COUNTY Counseling and prevention for alcohol/drug problems. (847) 397-0095 Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2178) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2402) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2402) CHICAGO AREA Lutheran Social Services (Charity Code: 104-0150) GALESBURG AREA Provides parenting , educational support and counseling for single parents. (309) 343-7681 Lutheran Social Services (Charity Code: 135-0230) PEORIA AREA Family counseling services. (309) 692-0077 Lutheran Social Services (Charity Code: 248-0190) Beloit Lutheran World Relief (Charity Code: 901-0320) National Charity Strengthens hundreds of communities in 50 countries. (800) LWR-LWR2 www.lwr.org Lymphoma Research Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0890) National Charity For Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. (800) 500-9976 www.lymphoma.org M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Inc. (Charity Code: 144-0155) SPRINGFIELD AREA Transitional living program for women and children. (217) 753-1358 www.mercycommunities.com Macon County CASA (Charity Code: 117-0137) DECATUR AREA Provides representation to children in juvenile court system due to abuse, neglect and/or dependency issues. MADRE, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0881) National Charity An international women's human rights organization providing direct relief, resources, and training to women in conflict zones worldwide to promote peace, justice and human rights. (212) 627-0444 www.madre.org MAGIC Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0900) National Charity Supports families of children with growth disorders. (800) 3-MAGIC-3 www.magicfoundation.org Mahomet Area Youth Club (Charity Code: 006-0207) CHAMPAIGN AREA An after-school and summer program designed to promote the positive development of at-risk children between 6 and 18 years of age. (217) 590-2860 Maine Center for Mental Health (Charity Code: 016-2403) CHICAGO AREA Maine Center (Charity Code: 016-2403) CHICAGO AREA Make-a-Wish Foundation of America (Charity Code: 910-0220) National Charity Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. (800) 722-9474 www.wish.org MAP (Medical Assistance Programs) International (Charity Code: 911-0910) National Charity Provides medicine to aid needy children and families. (800) 225-8550 www.map.org Marc (Charity Code: 115-0150) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 451-8888 www.marcofillinois.org March of Dimes, Greater Illinois Chapter (Charity Code: 800-5534) Statewide Working to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. (312) 435-4007 or check for local listing www.marchofdimesillinois.org. Marcy-Newberry Association, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2179) CHICAGO AREA Marilyn Queller Child Care Center (Charity Code: 006-0210) CHAMPAIGN AREA Quality, affordable preschool for children 6 weeks to 5 years from low-income families. (217) 344-6364 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0920) National Charity Provides scholarships to children of Marines. (800) 292-7777 www.marine-scholars.org Marine Mammal Center (Charity Code: 911-0925) Rescue, treat and release injured and endangered marine mammals. (415) 289-SEAL www.tmmc.org Mary Crane Center (Charity Code: 016-2180) CHICAGO AREA Massac County United Way (Charity Code: 119-0000) (630) 377-1930 www.unitedwayofstcharles.org Matthew House (Champaign) (Charity Code: 950-0190) CHAMPAIGN AREA Enables children to reach their higher goals. (217) 352-3209 Matthew House (Chicago) (Charity Code: 950-0200) CHICAGO AREA Provides homeless men, women and children with emergency day-time shelter. (773) 536-3661 www.matthewhousechicago.org MC DONOUGH COUNTY UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 114-0000) McDonough County (815) 932-7476 www.MyUnitedWay.org McHenry County Defenders (Charity Code: 909-0310) CHICAGO AREA Citizens working for a healthy environment locally. (815) 338-0393 www.mcdef.org McLean County Urban League (Charity Code: 115-0240) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 673-7474 www.tcpul.com Meals on Wheels (Charity Code: 248-0200) Beloit Medical Education for South African Blacks (Charity Code: 911-0940) National Charity Quality health care for all South Africans. (732) 745-1292 www.mesab.org MedicAlert Foundation United States (Charity Code: 911-0941) National Charity The recognized leader in emergency medical alert services and protected electronic personal medical records. (800) 432-5378 www.medicalert.org Medisend/International (Charity Code: 911-0945) National Charity Provides healthcare supplies to developing countries. (214) 696-0901 www.medisend.org Men Can Stop Rape (Charity Code: 911-0946) National Charity Mobilizing male youth to prevent violence against women. (202) 265-6530 www.mencanstoprape.org MENARD COUNTY UNITED FUND (Charity Code: 173-0000) (815) 434-4003 www.unitedwayelc.org Mental Health Association in Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5548) Statewide Providing education and advocacy on mental health issues. (312) 368-9070 (call collect) www.mhai.org Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley, Inc. (Charity Code: 135-0240) PEORIA AREA Crisis hotline. (309) 692-1766 Mental Health Association of Macon County (Charity Code: 117-0140) DECATUR AREA Promote Mental Health and prevent Mental Illness. (217) 877-0700 Mental Health Association of North Shore (Charity Code: 016-2481) CHICAGO AREA Mental Health Association (Charity Code: 155-0110) PEORIA AREA (309) 692-1766 Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois (Charity Code: 144-0150) SPRINGFIELD AREA Comprehensive mental health services. (217) 525-1064 www.mhcci.org Mercy Corps (Charity Code: 901-0330) National Charity Saves lives and works with the poor globally. (800) 292-3355 www.mercycorps.org Mercy for Animals (Charity Code: 911-1267) CHICAGO AREA Advocates for animals through active campaigning and classroom educational programs. (773)662-8088 www.mercyforanimals.org Mercy-USA for Aid and Development, Inc. (Formerly Mercy International-USA) (Charity Code: 911-0955) National Charity Provides international emergency relief. (800) 556-3729 www.mercyusa.org Merit School of Music, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-0960) Provides youth with chance to develop music talents. (312) 786-9428 www.meritmusic.org Merrill Community Center (Charity Code: 248-0210) Beloit Methodist Youth Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2181) CHICAGO AREA Methodist/Carver Family Health Center (Charity Code: 135-0250) PEORIA AREA Free/low cost medical clinic services. (309) 672-5650 Metropolitan Family Service: DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2542) DUPAGE COUNTY Metropolitan Family Service: Southwest (Charity Code: 016-2266) CHICAGO AREA Metropolitan Family Services (Charity Code: 016-2182) CHICAGO AREA Metropolitan Family Services: Evanston & Skokie Valley (Charity Code: 016-2452) CHICAGO AREA Mexico-US Solidarity Network (Charity Code: 911-0962) CHICAGO AREA A new vision of US-Mexico relations, linking civil society on both sides of the border to defend immigrants, workers and indigenous rights. (773) 583-7728 www.mexicosolidarity.org Mid Central Community Action (Charity Code: 115-0160) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 829-0691 www.mccain.org Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation (Charity Code: 903-0465) CHICAGO AREA Develops next generation of civic leaders, activists and policy-makers. (312) 863-6340 www.mikvachallenge.org Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund (Charity Code: 911-0965) National Charity Loans and grants to children of enlisted and officers for college education. (800) 245-8762 www.moaa.org Miller Center (Charity Code: 155-0120) PEORIA AREA (309) 346-5210 Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery (Charity Code: 144-0160) SPRINGFIELD AREA Nurturing and caring for children birth through 6. (217) 525-6800 www.miniobeirne.org Model Ex-Offender Program/Prisoner Release Ministry (Charity Code: 164-0260) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-8998 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Charity Code: 910-0240) National Charity Educate public about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. (800) 438-6233 www.madd.org MOULTRIE COUNTY UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 012-0000) Moultrie County (815) 672-6721 Mount Morris Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (Charity Code: 192-0250) ROCKFORD AREA Programs improving the quality of life for senior citizens in Ogle County. (815) 734-6335 www.mtmorris/il.org Mujeres Latinas En Accion (Charity Code: 016-2184) CHICAGO AREA Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (Charity Code: 910-0245) National Charity Eases the day-to-day challenges faced by people with multiple sclerosis. (800) 833-4672 www.msaa.com Multiple Sclerosis Society, Illinois Chapter, National (Charity Code: 800-5549) Statewide Charity National MS Society - one thing people with MS can count on. (800) FIGHT-MS www.msillinois.org Muntu Dance Theatre (Charity Code: 950-0220) CHICAGO AREA Performances and teaching of traditional and contemporary African dance and music. (773) 602-1135 www.munto.com Murphysboro United Way (Charity Code: 251-0095) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. (Charity Code: 800-5536) Statewide Leaders in the fight for 43 neuromuscular diseases (630) 960-1500 or check for local listing www.mdausa.org Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5537) Statewide Charity Service to patients, research, education and information, strength in hope. (800) 888-6208 www.myastheniagravis.org NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (Charity Code: 910-0250) National Charity Fights for equality and provides scholarships to promising African-American undergraduates. (800) 221-7822 www.naacpldf.org NAACP Special Contribution Fund (Charity Code: 910-0260) National Charity Supports the largest civil rights organization's programs. (800) 622-2798 www.naacp.org NAACP, Illinois State Conference (Charity Code: 903-0470) CHAMPAIGN AREA Fights to end discrimination against people of color. (217) 355-0098 NAMI Illinois (formerly the Alliance for the Mentally Ill) (Charity Code: 800-5538) Statewide Charity Improves the quality of life for persons with mental illness. (800) 346-4572 www.il.nami.org NAMI of DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2580) DUPAGE COUNTY Naperville CARES (Charity Code: 016-2600) DUPAGE COUNTY NAPERVILLE UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 016-0030) DUPAGE COUNTY (630) 369-2508 NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0270) National Charity Protects women's right to reproductive choices. (800) YOU DECIDE www.ProChoiceAmerica.org National ABLE Network (Operation Able) (Charity Code: 016-2194) CHICAGO AREA National Able Network (Operation Able) (Charity Code: 016-2194) CHICAGO AREA National Able Network (Operation Able) (Charity Code: 016-2194) CHICAGO AREA National Alopecia Areata Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0966) National Charity Provides major research funding, patient educational materials and support for alopecia areata, causing one's hair to fall out. (415) 472-3780 www.naaf.org National Association For Down Syndrome (Charity Code: 911-0970) Assists parents of children with Down Syndrome. (630) 325-9112 www.nads.org National Black Child Development Institute (Charity Code: 910-0280) National Charity Exists to improve and protect the quality of life of African-American children. (800) 556-2234 www.nbcdi.org National Black United Front (Charity Code: 950-0230) Social Actions and after school tutoring program. (708) 389-9929 www.nbufront.org National Down Syndrome Society (Charity Code: 910-0285) National Charity Strives to increase public awareness about Down Syndrome. (800) 221-4602 www.ndss.org National Fatherhood Initiative (Charity Code: 911-1005) National Charity Works to increase proportion of children raised by involved, responsible, and committed fathers (301) 948-0599 www.fatherhood.org National FFA Foundation, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-1010) Provides agricultural education. (317) 802-4414 www.ffa.org National Gaucher Foundation, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-1030) National Charity Helps those afflicted with Gaucher disease. (800) GAUCHER www.gaucherdisease.org National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0240) CHICAGO AREA Provides direct assistance to women and children in education, scholarship and healthcare. (773) 667-7061 www.nhbwinc.com National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2186) CHICAGO AREA National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) (Charity Code: 911-1065) National Charity Advocating fairness in America's justice system. (202) 452-0620 www.nlada.org National Marfan Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0287) National Charity Provides information on the potentially lefe-threatening Marfan syndrome. (800) 862-7326 www.marfan.org National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) (Charity Code: 910-0320) National Charity Provides understandable information on rare diseases. (800) 999-6673 www.rarediseases.org National Park Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1070) National Charity Invests in America's national parks. (202) 785-4500 www.nationalparks.org National Parks Conservation Association (Charity Code: 909-0330) National Charity Preserves parks from Grand Canyon to Gettysburg. (800) NAT-PARK www.npca.org National Partnership for Women & Families (Charity Code: 911-1077) National Charity Promotes fairness for women and families. (202) 986-2600 www.nationalpartnership.org National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States (Charity Code: 910-0305) National Charity Saving America's diverse historic places and revitalize communities. (800) 944-NTHP www.nationaltrust.org National Wildlife Federation (Charity Code: 909-0340) National Charity Safeguards wildlife and wild places in modern world. (800) 332-4949 www.nwf.org Native American Rights Fund (Charity Code: 910-0310) National Charity Provides legal representation to Native American tribes, individuals and organizations. (800) 447-0784 www.narf.org Natural Land Institute (Charity Code: 909-0325) Rockford Area Preserves and restores forests, prairies and wetlands for people, plants and animals in Northern Illinois. (8150 964-6666 www.naturalland.org Natural Resources Defense Council (Charity Code: 909-0360) National Charity Defends rivers, coasts, forests, wildlife and clean air. (212) 727-2700 www.nrdc.org NCO Youth and Family Services (Charity Code: 016-2543) DUPAGE COUNTY NEADS (Dogs for Disabled Americans) (Charity Code: 911-1100) National Charity Trains rescued dogs and donated puppies. (978) 422-9064 www.chamber.worcester.ma.us/neads/ Near North Health Services (Winfield Moody Health Center) (Charity Code: 016-2187) CHICAGO AREA Neighborhood House (Charity Code: 135-0260) PEORIA AREA Youth/senior programs/day care/delivered meals. (309) 674-1131 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (Charity Code: 903-0471) CHICAGO AREA Works to rebuild low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. (773) 329-4010 www.nhschicago.org Neopolitan Lighthouse (Charity Code: 950-0250) CHICAGO AREA Comprehensive shelter and support for victims of domestic violence. (773) 722-0006 www.neopolitanlighthouse.org New Generations (Charity Code: 241-0140) LAKE COUNTY Adults and teens in development and implement local activities. (847) 381-7945 New Hope Center (Charity Code: 016-2267) CHICAGO AREA NIA-Comprehensive Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2188) CHICAGO AREA Niles Township Community Day Care Center (Charity Code: 016-2483) CHICAGO AREA North American Council on Adoptable Children (Charity Code: 911-1110) Advocates family solutions for children in foster care. (651) 644-3036 www.members.aol.com/nacac North Avenue Day Nursery (Charity Code: 016-2190) CHICAGO AREA North River Commission (Charity Code: 016-2191) CHICAGO AREA North Shore Senior Center (Charity Code: 016-2484) CHICAGO AREA NORTH SUBURBAN UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 016-0040) CHICAGO AREA (847) 509-8743 Northern Illinois Council on Alcoholism (Charity Code: 016-2485) CHICAGO AREA Northern Illinois Food Bank (Charity Code: 911-0270) Distributes food to agencies serving those in need. (630) 443-6910 www.northernilfoodbank.org Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (Charity Code: 241-0160) LAKE COUNTY Therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities. Northwest CASA (Charity Code: 016-2405) CHICAGO AREA Northwest Community Center (Charity Code: 162-0260) ROCKFORD AREA Neighborhood recreational center offering enriching programs for people of all ages. (815) 964-6885 www.northwestrockford.org Northwest Suburban Boy Scout council (Charity Code: 241-0150) LAKE COUNTY Leadership training, recreation skill building. (847) 824-6880 Northwest Suburban Day Care and Toddler Center (Charity Code: 016-2408) CHICAGO AREA NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 016-0050) CHICAGO AREA (847) 768-1074 Northwestern University Settlement (Charity Code: 016-2192) CHICAGO AREA Nuclear Energy Information Service (Charity Code: 909-0390) CHICAGO AREA Public action, education on nuclear power hazards. (773) 342-7650 www.neis.org Nutrition and Health Associates, Inc. (Charity Code: 248-0220) Beloit Oak Park Regional Housing Center (Charity Code: 903-0473) CHICAGO AREA Promotes fair housing and diverse communities. (708) 848-7150 www.apartmentsoakpark.org/ Oak Park-River Forest Day Nursery (Charity Code: 016-2331) CHICAGO AREA Oak Park-River Forest Infant Welfare Society (Charity Code: 016-2234) CHICAGO AREA Oak/Leyden Developmental Services (Charity Code: 016-2332) CHICAGO AREA Oasis Day Center - Heritage Behavioral Health Center (Charity Code: 117-0125) DECATUR AREA Collaborative community response to homeless and transient persons. (217) 422-3940 Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1125) National Charity Information and treatment referrals, funds research. (203) 315-2190 www.ocfoundation.org Occupational Developmental Center (Charity Code: 115-0170) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 820-0723 www.odcworks.org Ogle County Hospice Association (Charity Code: 162-0270) ROCKFORD AREA Certified hospice serving the terminally ill & their families in Ogle County. (815) 732-2499 www.oglecohospice.net Olive Branch Mission (Charity Code: 950-0260) cHICAGO AREA Provides long-term total rehabilitation services for destitute men and women. (773) 476-6200 www.obmission.org Omni Youth Services (Charity Code: 016-2409) CHICAGO AREA Onward Neighborhood House (Charity Code: 016-2193) CHICAGO AREA Open Door Clinic of Greater Elgin (Charity Code: 016-2410) CHICAGO AREA Open Doors with Brother Andrew, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-1126) National Charity A non-denominational ministry that strengthens persecuted Christians in the world's most difficult areas through Bible delivery, pastoral training, personal encouragement and community-based development programs. (949) 752-6600 www.opendoorsusa.org Operation Homefront (Charity Code: 911-1124) National Charity Provide programs and services to families of deployed military. (800) 852-6251 www.operationhomefront.net Operation Snowball (Charity Code: 903-0472) Statewide Promotes awareness of alcohol, tobacco and drugs among youth. (217) 528-7335 www.os-iti.org Operation USA (Charity Code: 911-1130) National Charity Provides emergency relief services USA/worldwide. (800) 678-7255 www.opusa.org Opportunity International (Charity Code: 901-0350) National Charity Provides small loans and basic business training. (800) 7WE-WILL www.opportunity.org ORBIS (Charity Code: 911-1133) National Charity Fights blindness worldwide using a flying eye hospital. (800) ORBIS-US www.orbis.org Orchard Village (Charity Code: 016-2488) CHICAGO AREA Orchard Village (Charity Code: 016-2488) CHICAGO AREA Organization of the North East (ONE) (Charity Code: 016-2195) CHICAGO AREA Orphan Foundation of America (Charity Code: 910-0325) National Charity Providing moral and financial support to parentless teens pursuing college. (800) 950-4673 www.orphan.org ORVIL-PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY CHEST (Charity Code: 133-0000) (815) 284-3339 Outreach Community Ministries (Charity Code: 016-2544) DUPAGE COUNTY Oxfam America (Charity Code: 901-0360) National Charity Funds relief projects in 30 countries worldwide. (800) 77-OXFAM www.oxfamamerica.org P.O.R.A (Positive Options, Referrals & Alternatives) (Charity Code: 144-0168) SPRINGFIELD AREA Outreach & residential services for sexually exploited women. (217) 522-3922 PACE, Center for Independent Living (Charity Code: 903-0474) CHAMPAIGN AREA Services that encourage full participation of people with disabilities. (217) 344-5433, (217) 344-5024 TTY www.pacecil.org PADS Crisis Service (Charity Code: 016-2444) CHICAGO AREA Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council (Charity Code: 016-2411) CHICAGO AREA Paralyzed Veterans of America - Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation (ETF) (Charity Code: 911-1140) National Charity Services for veterans with spinal cord injuries. (202) 416-1275 www.pva.org Paralyzed Veterans Of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1145) National Charity Funds research for improved care and eventual cure. (800) 424-8200 ext. 255 www.pva.org/scrf PARC, Inc. (Charity Code: 135-0270) PEORIA AREA Specialized employment services. (309) 691-3800 Parent Place, The (Charity Code: 144-0165) SPRINGFIELD AREA Helps families eliminate child abuse and neglect. (217) 546-5257 Parenthesis (Charity Code: 016-2335) CHICAGO AREA Parents of Murdered Children (Charity Code: 911-1160) Provides support for survivors of homicide victims. (513) 721-5683 www.pomc.com Park Lawn (Charity Code: 016-2270) CHICAGO AREA Park Ridge Senior Center (Charity Code: 016-2412) CHICAGO AREA Parkinson's Disease Foundation (Charity Code: 800-5557) National Charity Research seeking the cause and cure leads to improved therapies. (800) 457-6676 www.pdf.org Partners in Education (Charity Code: 117-0145) DECATUR AREA Provide experiences that expose diverse students to the world of work. (217) 875-7211 Partnership for a Drug-Free America (Charity Code: 911-1170) National Charity Messages telling children that drugs ruin their lives. (212) 922-1560 www.drugfreeamerica.org Paws with a Cause (Charity Code: 911-1180) National Charity Help us, help them, help themselves. (800) 253-PAWS www.pawswithacause.org Peace Meal (Charity Code: 115-0180) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (800) 543-1770 Peace Museum, The (Charity Code: 903-0475) CHICAGO AREA Dedicated to peace/non-violent conflict resolution. (312) 440-1860 www.peacemuseum.org Pediatric AIDS Chicago (Charity Code: 903-0480) CHICAGO AREA Eliminating transmission of HIV/AIDS from pregnant mothers to newborns. (773) 880-8318 www.pediatricaidschicago.org Peer Services (Charity Code: 016-2489) CHICAGO AREA Pekin Mobile Diner (Charity Code: 155-0130) PEORIA AREA (309) 267-8533 Perry County United Way (Charity Code: 251-0231) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Pesticide Action Network North America (Charity Code: 909-0420) National Charity Works to eliminate poisonous pesticides. (415) 981-1771 www.panna.org Peter Claver Center (Charity Code: 164-0270) WILL COUNTY (815) 722-6361 PETsMART Charities (Charity Code: 910-0330) National Charity Dedicated to saving the lives of homeless pets. (800) 738-1385 www.petsmartcharities.org PHASE and WAVE (Charity Code: 162-0290) ROCKFORD AREA Emergency shelter & support services for victims of domestic violence & their children. WAVE: 24-hour emergency phone line. WAVE: (815) 962-6102 PHASE: (815) 962-0871; www.phasewave.micrompcweb.com Philippine Children's Fund of America (Charity Code: 911-1205) National Charity Serving poor children and those left behind by the US base closure. (800) 660-4009 www.philchildrensfund.org Physicians for Social Responsibility, Chicago Chapter (Charity Code: 903-0490) CHICAGO AREA Committed to nuclear issues, environmental health and the reduction of violence. (773) 989-4655 www.psrchicago.org Pillars Community Services (Charity Code: 016-2324) CHICAGO AREA Plan USA (formerly Childreach) (Charity Code: 901-0130) National Charity Helps children/families out of poverty. (800) 556-7918 www.planusa.org Planned Parenthood - Heart of Illinois (Charity Code: 135-0280) PEORIA AREA Health services. (309) 673-0907 Planned Parenthood - World Population (Charity Code: 901-0380) National Charity Provides services in poor developing countries. (800) 829-7732 www.plannedparenthood.org Planned Parenthood Chicago Area (Charity Code: 911-1210) CHICAGO AREA Helps individuals make reproductive choices. (312) 592-6840 www.plannedparenthoodchiccago.org Planned Parenthood Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1220) National Charity Preserve and protect Planned Parenthood affiliates. (800) 829-PPFA www.plannedparenthood.org Planned Parenthood of Decatur, Inc. (Charity Code: 903-0500) Decatur Affordable, quality reproductive heath care and education. (217) 877-6731 www.ppdecatur.org Planned Parenthood of East Central Illinois (Charity Code: 006-0240) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides reproductive and sexual health care and education services to men, women and families. (217) 359-4768 Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region (Charity Code: 911-1230) Helps individuals make reproductive choices. (314) 531-7526 www.ppslr.org Planned Parenthood Springfield Area (Charity Code: 903-0510) Springfield Providing confidential and affordable health care and education. (217) 544-2744 www.planparent.org PLOWS Council on Aging (Charity Code: 016-2271) CHICAGO AREA PNRC (Charity Code: 016-2602) CHICAGO AREA Police Neighborhood Resource Center (Rolling Meadows Neighborhood Center Foundation) (Charity Code: 016-2491) CHICAGO AREA Polish American Association (Charity Code: 016-2197) CHICAGO AREA Polish American Congress Charitable Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1240) CHICAGO AREA Medical supplies/equipment for Poland's hospitals. (773) 763-9944 www.polamcon.org Pope County (Charity Code: 251-0120) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA (618) 997-7744 Population Communications International (Charity Code: 901-0390) National Charity Produces radio and television soap operas adopting new attitudes for reproductive health, gender equality. (877) 724-7627 www.population.org Population Connection (Charity Code: 910-0340) National Charity Working to achieve a sustainable balance of people and the environment. (800) 767-1956 www.populationconnection.org Population-Environment Balance (Charity Code: 911-1250) National Charity Works to stop United States population growth. (800) 866-6269 www.balance.org Positive Anti-Crime Thrush (Charity Code: 950-0300) CHICAGO AREA A diverse group works to place youth in positive life-styles. (773) 955-2510 www.cummunitysafety.org Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (Charity Code: 144-0170) SPRINGFIELD AREA Counseling and support for victims of sexual abuse. (217) 744-2560 www.prairiecasa.org Prairie Center (Charity Code: 006-0245) CHAMPAIGN AREA Support for adults, children & families dealing with chemical dependency. (217) 328-4500 Prairie Rivers Network (Charity Code: 909-0430) CHAMPAIGN AREA Safeguards the rivers and streams of Illinois. (217) 344-2371 www.prairierivers.org Prairie State Legal Aid (Charity Code: 155-0140) PEORIA AREA (309) 674-9831 Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 162-0300) ROCKFORD AREA Free legal services for individuals in need, serving Winnebago & Ogle Counties. (815) 965-2134 www.pslegal.org Prairie State Legal Services (Charity Code: 104-0185) GALESBURG AREA Legal service in civil cases for low income and senior citizens. (309) 343-2141 Prairie State Legal Services (Charity Code: 115-0200) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 827-5021 www.pslegal.org Prairie State Legal Services (Charity Code: 135-0290) PEORIA AREA Legal services (civil). (309) 674-9831 Prairie State Legal Services: DuPage County (Charity Code: 016-2545) DUPAGE COUNTY Prairie State Legal Services: Kane County (Charity Code: 016-2413) CHICAGO AREA Prairie State Legal Services: Lake County (Charity Code: 016-2572) CHICAGO AREA PRAIRIELAND UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 129-0000) (309) 836-2424 Prairienet (Charity Code: 903-0530) CHAMPAIGN AREA Community network dedicated to equal access to computer resources. (217) 244-1962 www.prairienet.org Presbyterian Homes (Charity Code: 016-2598) CHICAGO AREA Prevent Child Abuse America (Charity Code: 910-0345) National Charity Works to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. (800) CHILDREN www.preventchildabuse.org Prevent Child Abuse-Illinois (Charity Code: 911-1260) Statewide Protects our most precious resource, our children. (217) 522-1129 www.preventchildabuseillinois.org Prevention First (Charity Code: 903-0540) National Charity Prevention of substance abuse and related health issues. (800) 252-8951 www.prevention.org Primo Center for Women and Children (Charity Code: 016-2603) CHICAGO AREA Pro Bono Advocates (Charity Code: 016-2198) CHICAGO AREA ProCare Centers (Charity Code: 016-2339) CHICAGO AREA Proctor Home Care (Charity Code: 135-0300) PEORIA AREA Home health care. (309) 691-1075 Project HOPE (Charity Code: 901-0410) National Charity Provides services to improve community health. (800) 544-4673 www.projhope.org Project Oz (Charity Code: 115-0210) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 827-0377 www.projectoz.org Project Success of Decatur and Macon County (Charity Code: 117-0147) DECATUR AREA Working to help children succeed in school. (217) 421-8074 ProLiteracy Worldwide (Charity Code: 911-0860) National Charity Provides literacy skills for social/economic change. (888) 528-2224 www.proliteracy.org Providing Access to Help (PATH) (Charity Code: 115-0190) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 828-1922 www.pathcrisis.org Radio Information Service (Charity Code: 104-0190) GALESBURG AREA Reading service broadcasting printed material to visually impaired and disabled. (309) 298-2403 Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (Charity Code: 909-0440) National Charity Converts unused railroad tracks into public trails. (866) 202-9788 www.railtrails.org Rainbows for All God's Children (Charity Code: 911-1280) National Charity Peer support groups for children and adults. (800) 266-3206 www.rainbows.org Rainforest Alliance (Charity Code: 909-0450) National Charity Conserves tropical forests - 50% of Earth's species. (888) MY-EARTH www.rainforest-alliance.org Ray Graham Association (Charity Code: 016-2414) CHICAGO AREA Reach Out and Read (Charity Code: 911-1290) Pediatricians give books to young children stressing literacy as a component of basic health. (617) 629-8042 www.reachoutandread.org Reading Is Fundamental (Charity Code: 910-0350) National Charity Provides free books for children across America. (888) 725-4801 www.rif.org Reba Early Learning Center (Charity Code: 016-2490) CHICAGO AREA Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America (Charity Code: 911-1293) National Charity Promotes awareness and funds research. (203) 877-3790 www.rsds.org Renz Addiction Counseling Center (Charity Code: 016-2415) CHICAGO AREA Residents for Effective Shelter Transitions (REST) (Charity Code: 016-2201) CHICAGO AREA Resources for Community Living (Charity Code: 016-2599) CHICAGO AREA Respond Now (Charity Code: 016-2273) CHICAGO AREA Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1294) National Charity Provides information and funds research to find a cure. (507) 287-6465 www.rls.org Restoration Ministries (Charity Code: 016-2566) CHICAGO AREA Restoration Ministries (Charity Code: 016-2566) CHICAGO AREA Resurrection Project (Charity Code: 016-2202) CHICAGO AREA Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (Charity Code: 248-0240) Beloit Rett Syndrome Research Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1292) The goal is to cure Rett Syndrome, a devastating neurological disorder that robs children of speech, motor control and hand use. (513) 874-3020 www.rsrf.org Rochelle Christian Food Pantry (Charity Code: 162-0310) ROCKFORD AREA Providing food for individuals & families in need in Ogle County. (815) 562-6654 Rochelle Community Action Network (Charity Code: 162-0320) ROCKFORD AREA Enrichment programs improving the quality of life for families & youth in Ogle County. (815) 561-8064 Rochelle Enrichment Center/Child Care (Charity Code: 162-0330) ROCKFORD AREA Quality day care services on a sliding fee scale serving the Rochelle area in Ogle County. (815) 562-5920 Rock River Center (Charity Code: 162-0280) ROCKFORD AREA Programs improving the quality of life for senior citizens in Ogle County. (815) 732-3252 www.oglecountyseniorservices.org Rockford MELD (Charity Code: 162-0340) ROCKFORD AREA Residential & comprehensive support programs fostering self-sufficiency for pregnant teens, young dads & families. (815) 965-8336 www.rockfordmeld.org Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc. (Charity Code: 162-0350) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive services to all victims of sexual assault & abuse in Winnebago & Ogle Counties. (815) 636-9811 www.rsacounseling.org Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1300) National Charity Protects wildlife, its habitat, and public recreation. (800) 225-5355 www.rmef.org Rogers Park Community Action Network (Charity Code: 903-0550) CHICAGO AREA Empowers residents to fight for decent housing, jobs and schools. (773) 973-7888 Rogers Park Community Council (Charity Code: 016-2203) CHICAGO AREA Ronald McDonald House Charities (Charity Code: 910-0360) Supports programs improving the health and well-being of children. (630) 623-7048 www.rmhc.org Ronald McDonald House near Children's Memorial Hospital (Charity Code: 911-1310) National Charity Home-away-from-home lodging. (773) 348-5322 www.rmhchinorth.org Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (Charity Code: 901-0420) National Charity Provides international efforts to immunize children. (847) 866-3000 www.rotary.org Roundhouse (Charity Code: 006-0060) CHAMPAIGN AREA Crisis shelter facility for runway, homeless or abused teens to preserve and reunite youth with their families and encouraging the resolution of problems. (217) 373-2420 RUSHVILLE COMMUNITY CHEST (Charity Code: 145-0000) (217) 773-3327 Rutledge Youth Foundation (Charity Code: 144-0180) SPRINGFIELD AREA Assists abused/neglected youth to independence. (217) 525-7757 S.E.E. (Surgical Eye Expeditions) International (Charity Code: 911-1330) National Charity Delivers free sight-saving surgery. (805) 963-3303 www.seeintl.org S.M.I.L.E.S. (Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills) (Charity Code: 248-0320) Beloit Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center (Charity Code: 104-0200) GALESBURG AREA 24-hr. crisis line, court advocacy, referrals to survivors of family violence. (309) 343-7233 Safer Foundation (Charity Code: 016-2205) CHICAGO AREA Saint Elizabeth Catholic Community Center (Charity Code: 162-0360) ROCKFORD AREA Individual, children & family support services, early childhood & delinquency prevention programs, summer camp, food pantry, soup kitchen, family counseling. (815) 965-6993 Saline County United Way (Charity Code: 251-0030) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Salvation Army Metropolitan Chicago Division (Charity Code: 016-2206) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) (Charity Code: 901-0430) National Charity Assists the poor with health services and relief. (800) SAL-ARMY www.salvationarmyusa.org Salvation Army (Charity Code: 115-0220) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 829-9476 Salvation Army (Charity Code: 135-0320) PEORIA AREA Day care, youth programs, emergency shelter, disasters. (309) 655-7220 Salvation Army (Charity Code: 155-0150) PEORIA AREA (309) 346-3010 Salvation Army (Charity Code: 164-0280) WILL COUNTY (815) 726-4834 Salvation Army (Charity Code: 248-0250) Beloit Salvation Army: Chicago Heights (Charity Code: 016-2276) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army: Chicago Heights (Charity Code: 016-2276) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army: Community Counseling Centers (Charity Code: 016-2416) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army: Des Plaines Corp. (Charity Code: 016-2569) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army: Golden Diners Club (Charity Code: 016-2417) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army: Suburban Service Extension (Charity Code: 016-2277) CHICAGO AREA Salvation Army: Tempo Laramie (Charity Code: 016-2578) CHICAGO AREA Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center (Charity Code: 016-2548) DUPAGE COUNTY Sangamon County Community Foundation (Charity Code: 903-0557) Springfield Connecting people who care with causes that matter. (217) 789-4431 www.sccf.us Sarah's Circle (Charity Code: 911-1320) CHICAGO AREA Helps provide a safe haven for homeless women. (773) 728-1014 Sarah's Inn (Charity Code: 016-2343) CHICAGO AREA Save the Children (Charity Code: 901-0440) National Charity Serves the poorest children in over 40 countries. (800) 728-3843 www.savethechildren.org Save the Prairie Society (Charity Code: 909-0470) CHICAGO AREA Acquires land and restores ecosystems. (708) 865-8736 www.savetheprairiesociety.org Scenic America (Charity Code: 909-0480) National Charity Saves America's special places. (202) 638-0550 www.scenic.org Scholarship Chicago (Charity Code: 540-0000) CHICAGO AREA 312-917-8132 www.scholarshipchicago.org Scout Cabin (Charity Code: 241-0180) LAKE COUNTY Safe, secure meeting place for youth groups. (847) 381-0884 Seguin Services (Charity Code: 016-2344) CHICAGO AREA Senior Service Association (Charity Code: 016-2584) CHICAGO AREA Senior Services Center of Will County (Charity Code: 164-0290) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-9713 Senior Services of Central Illinois (Charity Code: 144-0190) SPRINGFIELD AREA Enhances the quality of life for seniors. (217) 528-4035 www.ssoci.org Senior Services of Rock County (Charity Code: 248-0260) Beloit SeniorNet (Charity Code: 911-1335) National Charity Provides access to and education about computers. (800) 747-6848 www.seniornet.org Seniors Action Service (Charity Code: 016-2492) CHICAGO AREA Serenity House (Charity Code: 016-2549) DUPAGE COUNTY Sertoma Centre, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2278) CHICAGO AREA Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center (Charity Code: 164-0295) WILL COUNTY (630) 633-5060 Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center (Charity Code: 016-2279) CHICAGO AREA Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (Charity Code: 911-1340) National Charity Assists those targeted by policies on homosexuals. (202) 328-3244 www.sldn.org SEVA Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1345) National Charity Provides eyecare services to India, Nepal and Tibet. (800) 223-7382 www.seva.org Seven Generations Ahead (Charity Code: 909-0485) Promotes environmentally sustainable communities. (708) 660-9909 www.sevengenerationsahead.org Shade Memorial Youth Camp (Charity Code: 155-0155) PEORIA AREA (309) 346-0724 Shelter Care Ministries (Charity Code: 162-0380) ROCKFORD AREA Emergency & transitional housing for the homeless. (815) 964-5520 www.shelter-care.org Shelter, Inc. (Charity Code: 241-0190) LAKE COUNTY 24-hour emergency shelter for abused/neglected children. (847) 255-8060 Shelter (Charity Code: 016-2420) CHICAGO AREA Shemamo Girl Scout Council of Illinois (Charity Code: 117-0160) DECATUR AREA Programs encourage self-esteem, values, leadership. (217) 423-7791 www.girlscouts.org SHERIDAN COMMUNITY CHEST (Charity Code: 082-0000) (618) 251-0072 www.stl.unitedway.org Shore Community Service for Retarded Citizens (Charity Code: 016-2493) CHICAGO AREA SHOW BUS (Charity Code: 115-0230) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 747-2454 Shriners Hospitals for Children (Charity Code: 911-1343) National Charity Shriners Hospitals for Children provides free orthopaedic and burn injury care to children in need. (800)241-4438 www.shrinershq.org Sickle Cell Disease Association in Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5539) National Charity Provides patient grants, scholarships, camp and educational materials. (800) 972-3186 www.sicklecelldisease-il.org Simon Wiesenthal Center (Charity Code: 911-1346) National Charity Holocaust remembrance and the defense of human rights Museum of Tolerance. (310) 772-2424 www.wiesenthal.com Skin and Dental Dysfunction Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1347) Support services, to children with Ectodermal Dysplasia. (618) 566-2020 www.nfed.org Sojourn Shelter and Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 144-0200) SPRINGFIELD AREA Domestic violence shelter, counseling and advocacy. (217) 726-5100 www.sojournshelter.org Sokol Stickney (Charity Code: 016-2347) CHICAGO AREA SOS Children's Villages Illinois (Charity Code: 911-1349) Statewide We provide a home, family, educational opportunities, and support services to siblings who have been removed from their biological parents due to neglect and/or abuse. (312)957-1800 www.sosillinois.org South Central Community Services, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2208) CHICAGO AREA South Cook County Environmental Action Coalition (Charity Code: 909-0500) CHICAGO AREA Offers alternatives to incineration and landfills. (708) 239-0678 South East Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (Charity Code: 016-2209) CHICAGO AREA South Side Community Arts Center (Charity Code: 950-0325) CHICAGO AREA Provides gallery space for artists and serves as a resource for African American artists. (773) 373-1026 www.southsidecommunityartcenter.com South Side Help Center (Charity Code: 950-0335) CHICAGO AREA Emergency food, clothing, infant nutrition, health education and workshop. (773) 445-5445 www.southsidehelp.org South Side Office of Concern (Charity Code: 135-0330) PEORIA AREA Specialized employment services, food pantry. (309) 674-7310 South Suburban Cook 4-H Association (Charity Code: 016-2283) CHICAGO AREA South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Charity Code: 164-0300) WILL COUNTY (708) 957-2854 South Suburban Council on Alcoholism (Charity Code: 016-2280) CHICAGO AREA South Suburban Family Shelter (Charity Code: 016-2281) CHICAGO AREA South Suburban PADS (Charity Code: 016-2282) CHICAGO AREA SOUTH/SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 016-0060) CHICAGO AREA (708) 371-1328 Southeast Environmental Task Force (Charity Code: 909-0502) CHICAGO AREA Promotes environmental education, pollution prevention and sustainable development for the southeast side and south suburbs of Chicago. (773) 646-0436 www.southeastenvironmental.org Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. (Charity Code: 911-1350) National Charity Offers guide dogs to blind individuals. (941) 729-5665 www.guidedogs.org Southern Poverty Law Center (Charity Code: 910-0370) National Charity Promotes tolerance and works to eradicate hate nationwide. (888) 414-7752 www.splcenter.org SouthStar Services (Charity Code: 016-2257) CHICAGO AREA Southwest Community Services (Charity Code: 016-2284) CHICAGO AREA Southwest Suburban Center on Aging (Charity Code: 016-2348) CHICAGO AREA Southwest Women Working Together (Charity Code: 016-2210) CHICAGO AREA Spanish Center (Charity Code: 164-0310) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-3683 Spanish Coalition for Jobs, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2211) CHICAGO AREA Sparc (Springfield Association of Retarded Citizens) (Charity Code: 144-0210) SPRINGFIELD AREA Serves individuals with developmental disabilities. (217) 793-2100 www.springfieldsparc.org Special Olympics Illinois (Charity Code: 905-0000) Statewide Charity (800) 394-0562 www.soill.org. Special Olympics Inc. (Charity Code: 911-1360) National Charity Helps build self esteem and physical fitness. (800) 700-8484 www.specialolympics.org Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5555) Statewide Charity Serves persons paralyzed by trauma and central nervous sysem conditions. (877) 373-0301 www.sci-illinois.org Springfield Jewish Federation (Charity Code: 144-0220) SPRINGFIELD AREA Serves the Jewish community throughout the world. (217) 787-7223 www.shalomspringfield.org Springfield Project, The (Charity Code: 903-0575) Springfield Works to unite Springfield by improving the quality of life in neighborhoods. (217) 206-7688 www.thespringfieldproject.org Springfield Urban League, Inc. (Charity Code: 144-0230) SPRINGFIELD AREA A non-profit, social service, advocacy corporation. (217) 789-0830 www.Springfieldul.org Springfield YMCA (Charity Code: 144-0270) SPRINGFIELD AREA Provides needy children with YMCA memberships. (217) 544-9846 www.springfieldymca.org St. Augustine's Center for American Indians, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2213) CHICAGO AREA St. Coletta's of Illinois (Charity Code: 911-1370) Statewide Non-profit, nonsectarian social service agency. (708) 342-5200 St. Francis Community Clinic (Charity Code: 135-0310) PEORIA AREA Health services. (309) 624-9690 St. Francis Community Clinic (Charity Code: 155-0160) PEORIA AREA (309) 624-9690 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate (Charity Code: 800-5560) National Charity Research center for castastrophic diseases in children. (800) 621-5359 www.st.jude.org St. Leonard's Ministries (Charity Code: 016-2214) CHICAGO AREA Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0380) National Charity Seeking to transform the experience of childhood illness. (800) 315-2580 www.starlight.org Stateline Boys and Girls Club, Inc. (Charity Code: 248-0040) Beloit Stateline Family YMCA (Charity Code: 248-0300) Beloit Stateline Literacy Council (Charity Code: 248-0270) Beloit STATELINE UNITED WAY (Beloit, WI) (Charity Code: 248-0000) Beloit (608) 365-4451 Stepping Stones (Charity Code: 164-0320) WILL COUNTY (815) 744-4555 STREATOR AREA UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 110-0000) Streator (618) 524-8185 Street Schools for At-Risk Youth (Charity Code: 911-0607) National Charity Developing a nationwide network of faith-based schools to serve at-risk kids who have dropped out or been expelled and need a second chance at a diploma. (877) 981-7700 www.streetschools.com Streetwise (Charity Code: 903-0590) CHICAGO AREA Helps the homeless help themselves with jobs. (312) 554-0060 www.streetwise.org Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5561) Statewide Charity Provides bereavement assistance, infant safety education, funds research. (800) 432-SIDS www.sidsillinois.org Suicide Prevention Services (Charity Code: 016-2601) DUPAGE COUNTY Surfrider Foundation (Charity Code: 909-0507) National Charity Protects and preserves the world's oceans, waves and beaches. (800) 743-SURF www.surfrider.org Sustain (Charity Code: 909-0504) Encourages sustainable economic development and revitalizes communities in an environmentally sound manner. (312) 951-8999 www.sustainusa.org Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center (Charity Code: 155-0165) PEORIA AREA (309) 347-6001 Tazewell Teen Center (Charity Code: 155-0170) PEORIA AREA (309) 477-2330 Tazwood Center (Charity Code: 155-0200) PEORIA AREA (309) 347-5579 Tazwood Mental Health Center (Charity Code: 135-0350) PEORIA AREA Substance abuse services. (309) 347-5522 TCRC Sight Center (Charity Code: 155-0190) PEORIA AREA (309) 698-4001 TCRC, Inc. (Tazewell County Resource Centers) (Charity Code: 135-0340) PEORIA AREA Visually impaired counseling, employment services. (309) 347-7148 TCRC, Inc. (Charity Code: 155-0180) PEORIA AREA (309) 347-7148 TechnoServe (Charity Code: 901-0450) National Charity Helps the poor run their businesses. (800) 99-WORKS www.technoserve.org Teen Living Programs, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2215) CHICAGO AREA The Africa-America Institute (Charity Code: 901-0020) National Charity Promotes African development through training. (800) 745-3899 www.aaionline.org The AIDS Network (Charity Code: 248-0010) Beloit The American Ireland Fund (Charity Code: 901-0050) National Charity Supports peace, culture, and charity in Ireland. (800) IRL-FUND www.irlfunds.org The Arc of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5516) Statewide Seeking full participation in community life for people with mental retardation. (708) 206-1930 (call collect) www.thearcofil.org THE ARTHUR UNITED FUND, INC. (Charity Code: 036-0000) (618) 877-6780 www.stl.unitedway.org The Baby Fold (Charity Code: 115-0020) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 452-1170 www.thebabyfold.org The Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. (Charity Code: 950-0010) Statewide (773) 324-0494 www.bufi.org The Chicago Theatre Company (Charity Code: 950-0340) CHICAGO AREA Imaginative theatre celebrating African American heritage. (773) 493-0901 www.chicagotheatrecompany.com The Children's Foundation (Charity Code: 115-0102) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA The Conservation Fund (Charity Code: 909-0110) More than 3.2 million acres protected since 1985. (703) 525-6300 www.conservationfund.org The Fund for Animals (Charity Code: 910-0125) National Charity Provides hands-on care to protect wildlife at sanctuaries. (888) 405-FUND www.fundforanimals.org The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund (Charity Code: 910-0160) National Charity A non-profit camp and year-round center, providing free services to children. (203) 772-0522 www.holeinthewallgang.org The Humane Society of the United States (Charity Code: 910-0180) National Charity Eliminate the suffering and prevent cruelty against all living creatures. (202) 452-1100 www.hsus.org The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation (Charity Code: 910-0190) National Charity Improve the environment for all living things. (800) 592-5263 www.janegoodall.org The Literacy Council (Charity Code: 162-0220) ROCKFORD AREA Free literacy services for adults & English as a second language. (815) 963-7323 www.theliteracycouncil.org The MILL (Charity Code: 162-0240) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive therapeutic intervention for at-risk youth ages 7 & up, including residential treatment, counseling and support services. (815) 877-3440 www.themillrockford.com The Nature Conservancy (Charity Code: 909-0320) Buys and protects land to save our world's rare plants and animals from extinction. (703) 841-5300 www.nature.org The Nature Conservancy (Charity Code: 909-0380) Buys and protects land to save rare plants and animals from extinction. (703) 841-5300 www.nature.org The Oasis/Senior Citizens of Logan County (Charity Code: 113-0100) SPRINGFIELD AREA Multipurpose senior center with a variety of activities. The Ocean Conservancy (Charity Code: 909-0400) National Charity Protects marine wildlife and promotes marine sanctuaries. (800) 519-1541 www.oceanconservancy.org The Peregrine Fund (Charity Code: 909-0410) National Charity Saves eagles, condors, falcons and other endangered birds. (208) 362-3716 www.peregrinefund.org The Provident Foundation (Charity Code: 950-0310) CHICAGO AREA Provide scholarship for nursing and medical school students. (773) 363-4272 www.providentfoundation.org The Reading Group (Charity Code: 006-0255) CHAMPAIGN AREA Provides evaluation and instruction for children and adults with learning needs. (217) 367-0914 The Salvation Army (Logan County) (Charity Code: 113-0110) SPRINGFIELD AREA Emergency assistance. The Salvation Army Decatur Corps (Charity Code: 117-0150) DECATUR AREA Emergency food, shelter, clothing and services to those in need. (217) 428-4672 www.usc.salvationarmy.org/heartland The Salvation Army, Rockford Area (Charity Code: 162-0370) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive social welfare programs and emergency services for people in need. (815) 226-4400 www.salvationarmy-winnebago.org The Salvation Army (Charity Code: 006-0260) CHAMPAIGN AREA Offers men's shelter, family transitional housing, emergency social services and disaster relief. (217) 373-7832 The Sierra Club Foundation (Charity Code: 909-0490) Statewide Fights to preserve wilderness and protect environmental quality worldwide. (312) 251-1680 http://illinois.sierraclub.org/ The South Shore Drill Team (Charity Code: 950-0330) CHICAGO AREA A prevention program fighting against gangs, drugs, high drop-out rates and teen pregnancy. (773) 651-0220 www.southshoredrillteam.org The Student Conservation Association (Charity Code: 909-0506) High school and college volunteers building trails, saving wildlife and helping park visitors. (603) 543-1700 www.theSCA.org The Trust for Public Land (Charity Code: 909-0520) National Charity Transforms vacant lots into urban gardens, parks. (800) 714-LAND www.tpl.org The Woodlawn Organization (T.W.O.) (Charity Code: 016-2216) CHICAGO AREA Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (Charity Code: 950-0350) National Charity Merit scholarships for students attending history black colleges and law schools. (917) 663-2221 www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org TIMES Center (Charity Code: 006-0275) CHAMPAIGN AREA A transitional living program providing services for up to 70 homeless men in Champaign County. (217) 373-2436 Together We Cope (Charity Code: 016-2286) CHICAGO AREA Toys For Tots Foundation (Charity Code: 911-0930) Brings Christmas joy to needy children nationwide. (703) 640-9433 www.toysfortots.org Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) (Charity Code: 911-1381) National Charity Providing comfort, hope and healing to those who've lost loved ones. With dramatic caseload increases stemming from military deaths in Iraq, support is crucial. (202) 588-8277 www.taps.org Transplants, National Foundation for (Charity Code: 911-1020) National Charity Helps people seek a new life through transplantation. (901) 684-1697 www.transplants.org Tri-Con Child Care Center (Charity Code: 016-2494) CHICAGO AREA Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League (Charity Code: 135-0360) PEORIA AREA Counseling, employment services, educational services. (309) 673-7474 Trinity Services/Family Counseling Center (Charity Code: 164-0330) WILL COUNTY (815) 485-6197 Trout Unlimited, Illinois Council (Charity Code: 909-0510) Statewide Encourages preservation and restoration of fisheries. (773-638-6178 www.tu.org Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (Charity Code: 910-0390) National Charity Supports tuberous sclerosis research and promotes public awareness. (800) 225-6872 www.tsalliance.org Turning Point (Charity Code: 016-2495) CHICAGO AREA U.S./Labor Education in the Americas Project (Charity Code: 911-1391) National Charity Supports the basic rights of workers in Latin America, especially those who are employees directly or indirectly by U.S. companies. (773) 262-6502 www.usleap.org UCP Land of Lincoln (Charity Code: 117-0170) DECATUR AREA Outreach and case management for developmentally disabled individuals. (217) 428-5033 www.ucpll.org UCP Land of Lincoln (Charity Code: 144-0240) SPRINGFIELD AREA Therapy/training for children/adults with disabilities. (217) 525-6522 www.ucpll.org UCP of Illinois (Charity Code: 800-5563) Statewide Charity Eight affiliates serving families and individuals with disabilities. (877) 550-8274 www.ucpillinois.com UNICEF, U.S. Fund for (Charity Code: 901-0460) National Charity Saves children's lives and builds their futures. (800) 4UNICEF www.unicefusa.org Union of Concerned Scientists (Charity Code: 909-0530) National Charity Scientists and citizens working together. (800) 666-8276 www.ucsusa.org Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (Charity Code: 901-0470) National Charity Supports women's health and community development. (800) 766-5236 www.uusc.org United Animal Nations (Charity Code: 911-1390) National Charity Rescues animals during disasters. (800) 440-3277 www.uan.org United Cerebral Palsy of Land of Lincoln (Charity Code: 113-0130) SPRINGFIELD AREA Children's camps, computers and toys for those with cerebral palsy. United Cerebral Palsy of Will County (Charity Code: 164-0340) WILL COUNTY (815) 744-3500 UNITED COMMUNITY FUND OF GRANT TOWNSHIP (Charity Code: 227-0000) (618) 532-4882 UNITED FUND OF SULLIVAN TOWNSHIP (Charity Code: 212-0000) (309) 543-2945 United Methodist Committee on Relief (Charity Code: 901-0480) National Charity Focuses on alleviating hunger and poverty. (800) 841-1235 www.gbgm-umc.org United Negro College Fund (Charity Code: 900-0000) National Charity (312) 845-2200 www.uncf.org United Service Organizations of Illinois (USO) (Charity Code: 016-2217) CHICAGO AREA UNITED WAY FOR SPOON RIVER COUNTRY (Charity Code: 086-0000) (217) 245-4557 UNITED WAY OF ADAMS COUNTY, INC. (Charity Code: 001-0000) Adams County (618) 544-2121 ext. 5305 UNITED WAY OF BOONE COUNTY (Charity Code: 112-0000) ROCKFORD AREA (815) 544-3144 UNITED WAY OF BROWN COUNTY (Charity Code: 116-0000) Brown County (217) 732-1300 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INC. (Charity Code: 144-0000) SPRINGFIELD AREA (217) 789-7000 www.uwcil.org UNITED WAY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Charity Code: 006-0000) CHAMPAIGN AREA (217) 352-5151 www.uwayhelps.org UNITED WAY OF CHRISTIAN COUNTY (Charity Code: 007-0000) Christian County (563) 355-4310 www.unitedwayqc.org UNITED WAY OF COLES COUNTY (Charity Code: 005-0000) CHARLESTON AREA (217) 234-8022 UNITED WAY OF DANVILLE AREA (Charity Code: 159-0000) Danville (217) 322-4387 UNITED WAY OF DECATUR and Mid-Illinois (Charity Code: 117-0000) DECATUR AREA (217) 422-8537 www.uwdecatur.org United Way of Eastern LaSalle County (Charity Code: 109-0000) LaSalle County (815) 232-5184 UNITED WAY OF EDGAR COUNTY (Charity Code: 088-0000) (815) 625-7973 UNITED WAY OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY (Charity Code: 181-0000) Effingham (217) 442-3512 UNITED WAY OF ELGIN (Charity Code: 099-0000) Elsin (815) 968-5400 www.unitedwayrrv.org UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. CHARLES & ELBURN (Charity Code: 102-0000) (815) 625-7973 UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS - SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS DIVISION (Charity Code: 118-0000) (217) 632-3351 UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS - TRI-CITIES AREA DIVISION (Charity Code: 120-0000) (815) 844-5131 UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS, INC. - ILLINOIS DIVISION (Charity Code: 195-0000) Metro East (217) 342-3824 UNITED WAY OF GRUNDY COUNTY (Charity Code: 089-0000) Grundy (217) 323-5660 UNITED WAY OF ILLINOIS VALLEY (Charity Code: 185-0000) (815) 223-8339 UNITED WAY OF KANKAKEE COUNTY (Charity Code: 103-0000) Kankakee (815) 363-1377 www.uwmchenry.org UNITED WAY OF KNOX COUNTY (Charity Code: 104-0000) GALESBURG AREA (309) 343-4434 UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY (Charity Code: 108-0000) LAKE COUNTY (847) 775-1000 www.uwlakeco.org UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY, INC. (Charity Code: 111-0000) Lee County (309) 734-6364 UNITED WAY OF LOGAN COUNTY (Charity Code: 113-0000) SPRINGFIELD AREA (217) 735-4499 UNITED WAY OF MC HENRY COUNTY (Charity Code: 189-0000) McHenry County (815) 872-0821 UNITED WAY OF MC LEAN COUNTY (Charity Code: 115-0000) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 828-7383 www.uwaymc.org United Way of Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-0000) CHICAGO AREA (312) 906-2350 www.uw-mc.org UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, INC. (Charity Code: 149-0000) (618) 233-8441 www.stl.unitedway.org UNITED WAY OF OAK PARK, RIVER FOREST & FOREST PARK (Charity Code: 016-0090) CHICAGO AREA (708) 386-4885 UNITED WAY OF PEKIN (Charity Code: 155-0000) PEORIA AREA (309) 346-2433 UNITED WAY OF PONTIAC (Charity Code: 174-0000) Pontiac (309) 936-7788 UNITED WAY OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY (Charity Code: 162-0000) ROCKFORD AREA (815) 968-5400 www.unitedwayrrv.org UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS (Charity Code: 210-0000) (618) 242-8000 www.unitedway.mvn.net UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Charity Code: 251-0000) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA (618) 997-7744 UNITED WAY OF STERLING - ROCK FALLS (Charity Code: 167-0000) (815) 689-2443 UNITED WAY OF THE DU PAGE AREA (Charity Code: 016-0130) DUPAGE COUNTY (630) 645-6312 UNITED WAY OF THE NORTH SHORE (Charity Code: 016-0110) CHICAGO AREA (847) 234-5843 UNITED WAY OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA (Charity Code: 142-0000) Quad Cities (815) 692-2535 UNITED WAY OF THE WABASH VALLEY, TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA (Charity Code: 253-0000) (217) 283-5544 UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY (Charity Code: 151-0000) Whiteside County (847) 382-8778 UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY (Charity Code: 164-0000) WILL COUNTY (815) 723-2500 www.unitedwaywillcounty.org Unity Parenting (Charity Code: 016-2218) CHICAGO AREA University of Illinois Extension - Tazewell County (Charity Code: 155-0220) PEORIA AREA (309) 347-6614 University YMCA (Charity Code: 006-0280) CHAMPAIGN AREA Inter-cultural & education programs volunteer & leadership. (217) 337-1500 University YWCA (Charity Code: 006-0290) CHAMPAIGN AREA Programs to empower women and eliminate racism. (217) 344-0721 Urban League of Champaign County (Charity Code: 006-0300) CHAMPAIGN AREA Advocacy, housing, employment, and education services. (217) 356-1364 Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (Charity Code: 903-0610) CHAMPAIGN AREA Using media production and distribution for social and economic justice. (217) 344-8820 www.ucimc.org USO World Headquarters (Charity Code: 155-0210) PEORIA AREA (312) 923-2242 V.N.A. Community Services (Charity Code: 104-0205) GALESBURG AREA Provides transport for seniors to and from community facilities, events and needed services. (309) 342-1152 Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund (Charity Code: 911-1396) National Charity Housing assistance and job placement services. (202) 628-2047 www.vvafund.org Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (Charity Code: 910-0410) National Charity Co-founder and coordinator of the 1997 Nobel Prize-winning landmine campaign. (202) 483-9222 www.vvaf.org Vietnamese Association of Illinois (Charity Code: 016-2219) CHICAGO AREA Vilaseca Day Care Center (Charity Code: 164-0350) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-1467 Village of Progress (Charity Code: 162-0390) ROCKFORD AREA Comprehensive programs to maximize independence for developmentally disabled adults in Ogle County. (815) 732-2126 Visiting Nurse Association of Central Illinois (Charity Code: 144-0250) SPRINGFIELD AREA Not-for-profit skilled and personal care services. (217) 788-4113 Voices for Illinois Children (Charity Code: 903-0620) Statewide Champions the full development of every child in Illinois. (312) 456-0600 www.voices4kids.org Voluntary Action Center (Charity Code: 248-0290) Beloit Volunteer Center of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff (Charity Code: 016-2350) CHICAGO AREA Volunteer Center of New Trier Township (Charity Code: 016-2352) CHICAGO AREA Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2424) CHICAGO AREA Warming House Youth Center (Youth Resource Foundation) (Charity Code: 016-2591) CHICAGO AREA Warren Achievement Center (Charity Code: 104-0210) GALESBURG AREA Early intervention for children birth-2 and their families - learning enhancement and check-ups. (309) 734-3131 WARREN COUNTY UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 191-0000) Warren County (217) 659-7776 Warren-Sharpe Community Center (Charity Code: 164-0360) WILL COUNTY (815) 722-2727 Water For People (Charity Code: 911-1403) International Charity Supporting sustainable drinking water, sanitation and hygiene projects for the poor. (303) 734-3490 www.waterforpeople.org Way Back Inn, The (Charity Code: 016-2351) DUPAGE COUNTY Wayne/Winfield Area Youth and Family Service (WAYS) (Charity Code: 016-2425) DUPAGE COUNTY WDBX - FM - Community Radio - Carbondale (Charity Code: 903-0640) Culturally diverse music and local issues, programming. (618) 529-5900 www.wdbx.org We Care, Inc. (Charity Code: 135-0380) PEORIA AREA Transportation, delivered meals, emergency food for seniors. (309) 263-8357 Webster-Cantrell Hall (Charity Code: 117-0200) DECATUR AREA Children, youth, families-in home/residential programs. (217) 423-6961 WEFT - FM - Community Radio (Charity Code: 903-0650) CHAMPAIGN AREA Multicultural views, music, greater access to airwaves. (217) 359-9338 www.weft.org Well Child Center (Charity Code: 016-2426) CHICAGO AREA Wesley Child Care Center (Charity Code: 016-2499) CHICAGO AREA West Suburban P.A.D.S. (Charity Code: 016-2274) CHICAGO AREA West Suburban Senior Services (Proviso Council on Aging) (Charity Code: 016-2583) CHICAGO AREA WEST SUBURBAN UNITED WAY (Charity Code: 016-0120) CHICAGO AREA (708) 352-7614 Western Avenue Community Center (Charity Code: 115-0250) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 829-4807 Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (Charity Code: 911-1400) CHICAGO AREA Offers recreational activities, special events and trips. (630) 681-0962 www.wdsra.com Westside Holistic Family Center (Charity Code: 016-2220) CHICAGO AREA White Crain Wellness Center (Charity Code: 016-2250) CHICAGO AREA White/Hamilton County United Way (Charity Code: 251-0060) CARBONDALE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AREA Wildlife Conservation Fund of America (Charity Code: 911-1405) Protects sportsmen's opportunities to hunt, fish, trap. (614) 888-4868 www.wlfa.org Wildlife Conservation Society (Charity Code: 909-0550) National Charity Saves endangered species and habitat in 50 countries. (718) 220-6891 www.wcs.org Will County Children's Advocacy Center (Charity Code: 164-0370) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-0710 Will County Community Health Center (Charity Code: 164-0380) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-8670 Will County Habitat for Humanity (Charity Code: 164-0390) WILL COUNTY (815) 730-1830 Will County Legal Assistance Program (Charity Code: 164-0400) WILL COUNTY (815) 727-5123 Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living (Charity Code: 164-0410) WILL COUNTY (815) 729-0162 Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (Charity Code: 164-0420) WILL COUNTY (815) 726-3377 Wings Program, The (Charity Code: 016-2427) CHICAGO AREA Winnetka Community House (Charity Code: 016-2500) CHICAGO AREA Winnetka Youth Organization (Charity Code: 016-2501) CHICAGO AREA WLUW 88.7 (Charity Code: 903-0655) CHICAGO AREA Progressive, community-oriented radio committed to social justice. (773) 508-8080 www.wluw.org Women for Women International (Charity Code: 911-1417) National Charity Provide women survivors of war and extreme violence direct aid, skills training and loans. (888) 504-3247 www.womenforwomen.org Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation (Charity Code: 911-1410) National Charity Donations to build a Military Women's Memorial. (800) 222-2294 www.wimsa.org Women's Health Research (Charity Code: 911-1348) National Charity Medical research funding. (202) 223-8224 www.womens-health.org World Impact (Charity Code: 911-1420) Teaches Christian values, respect and discipleship. (323) 735-1137 www.worldimpact.org World Neighbors (Charity Code: 911-1421) National Charity Works with rural poor throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America to strengthen their capacity to solve their own problems related to hunger, poverty and disease. (800) 242-6387 www.wn.org World Relief Corporation (Charity Code: 901-0500) National Charity Provides emergency relief to the poor worldwide. (800) 535-5433 www.worldrelief.org World Relief DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2553) DUPAGE COUNTY World Vision (Charity Code: 901-0510) National Charity Serves those affected by natural disasters and conflicts. (888) 511-6548 www.worldvision.org World Wildlife Fund (Charity Code: 909-0560) National Charity Support of parks and nature reserves on five continents. (202) 293-4800 www.worldwildlife.org Xilin Association (Charity Code: 016-2604) CHICAGO AREA Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, Illinois Affiliate (Charity Code: 800-5591) Statewide Provides peer support, so no one faces breast cancer alone. (800) 221-2141 www.y-me.org/illinois YMCA - Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2221) CHICAGO AREA YMCA of Greater Joliet Area (Charity Code: 164-0430) WILL COUNTY (815) 729-9622 YMCA of Knox County (Charity Code: 104-0240) GALESBURG AREA Financial aid to youth to ensure physical activity, before and after school programs, senior aquatics. (309) 344-1324 YMCA, Lincoln Area (Charity Code: 113-0140) SPRINGFIELD AREA Programs for families to promote health and well-being. YMCA (Charity Code: 117-0210) DECATUR AREA Programs to improve mental/physical health. (217) 872-9622 www.decaturymca.org YMCA: Network (Charity Code: 016-2265) CHICAGO AREA YMCA: South Suburban (Charity Code: 016-2289) CHICAGO AREA Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Alfred Campanelli (Charity Code: 016-2429) CHICAGO AREA Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Elmhurst (Charity Code: 016-2555) DUPAGE COUNTY Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Heritage Group (Charity Code: 016-2605) DUPAGE COUNTY Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Indian Boundary (Charity Code: 016-2556) DUPAGE COUNTY Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Leaning Tower Family YMCA (Charity Code: 016-2502) CHICAGO AREA Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Lombard (Charity Code: 016-2558) DUPAGE COUNTY Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): McGaw YMCA in Evanston (Charity Code: 016-2503) CHICAGO AREA Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Nicholas M. Lattof (Charity Code: 016-2428) CHICAGO AREA Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Oak Park-River Forest-Forest Park (Charity Code: 016-2290) CHICAGO AREA Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA): Rich Port (Charity Code: 016-2355) CHICAGO AREA Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) (Charity Code: 115-0260) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 827-6233 www.bnymca.org Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) (Charity Code: 115-0270) BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL AREA (309) 662-0461 www.ywcamclean.org Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA): DuPage (Charity Code: 016-2559) DUPAGE COUNTY Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA): Elgin (Charity Code: 016-2431) CHICAGO AREA Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA): Evanston/North Shore (Charity Code: 016-2508) CHICAGO AREA Young Women's Leadership Charter School (Charity Code: 903-0670) CHICAGO AREA All-girls school focusing on science, math, and technology. (312) 949-9400 www.ywlcs.org Youth Connection (Charity Code: 016-2473) CHICAGO AREA Youth Guidance (Charity Code: 016-2223) CHICAGO AREA Youth in Crisis (Charity Code: 016-2356) CHICAGO AREA Youth Job Center of Evanston (Charity Code: 016-2504) CHICAGO AREA Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.) (Charity Code: 016-2505) CHICAGO AREA Youth Outreach Services (Charity Code: 016-2330) CHICAGO AREA Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley (Charity Code: 135-0410) PEORIA AREA Counseling for youth and their families. (309) 246-7446 Youth Service Bureau (Charity Code: 144-0260) SPRINGFIELD AREA Serves youths ages 10-21. (217) 529-8300 www.ysbi.com Youth Service Project, Inc. (Charity Code: 016-2224) CHICAGO AREA Youth Services Network, Inc. (Charity Code: 162-0400) ROCKFORD AREA Family advocacy & direct services for at-risk youth. (815) 987-7575 Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook (Charity Code: 016-2507) CHICAGO AREA YWCA - Metropolitan Chicago (Charity Code: 016-2222) CHICAGO AREA YWCA of Peoria (Charity Code: 135-0400) PEORIA AREA Emergency transitional shelter, youth/adult programs, day care. (309) 685-7655 YWCA of Rock County (Charity Code: 248-0310) Beloit YWCA of Rockford (Charity Code: 162-0410) ROCKFORD AREA Curfew offender program supporting truant students and their families in Rockford, helping them make beneficial choices to be successful in school. (815) 968-9681 www.ywca.rockford.org YWCA of Springfield (Charity Code: 144-0280) SPRINGFIELD AREA The YWCA empowers women and serves as a resource for varied services. (217) 522-8828 www.ywcaspfld.com YWCA (Charity Code: 117-0220) DECATUR AREA Promotes anti racism and sexism by empowering girls. (217) 872-9922 www.ywca.org/decatur YWCA (Charity Code: 155-0230) PEORIA AREA (309) 347-2104 YWCA: South Suburban District (Charity Code: 016-2543) CHICAGO AREA Zion Development Corporation (Charity Code: 162-0420) ROCKFORD AREA Faith based neighborhood organization providing a full spectrum of housing opportunities for the otherwise homeless. (815) 964-8280 www.ziondevelopment.com