Nonprofits make a positive difference in the lives of everyone in greater Chicago.
They benefit people of all ages, incomes, races, religions, backgrounds, and beliefs. It's hard to imagine life without our neighborhood block clubs and teaching hospitals, our colleges and community-based agencies, our houses of worship and museums, our philanthropic foundations and youth groups, or our service clubs and arts organizations. The nonprofit sector works with the business and government sectors, but it is very different. Nonprofits exist for the public good, not for private gain. In some cases, nonprofits provide services better than business or government can.