The Academy for Global Citizenship's mission is to empower students to positively impact the community and world beyond. In pursuit of this mission, AGC is committed to: serving the whole child; modeling academic excellence; developing inquirers; cultivating international awareness; fostering environmental stewardship; facilitating collaboration within the community

ACCION Chicago is an alternative lending organization dedicated to providing credit and other business services to small business owners who do not have access to traditional sources of financing. By encouraging the economic self-reliance of microentrepreneurs throughout the Chicagoland area, ACCION Chicago strives to help businesses and communities grow.

A.D.O.P.T.'s mission shall be to improve the quality of life of animals and to place them into loving and permanent homes through rescue, extraordinary and compassionate care and humane education.

Providing the highest level of services to the physically challenged and disabled of every age, bringing hope and creating confidence to realize individual maximum levels of independence.

Agape Missions is committed to helping people achieve their goals by delivering compassionate and confidential services to formerly incarcerated individuals and those affected by HIV/AIDS.

The mission of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve the lives of people affected by the epidemic.

Alley Cats and Angels (AC&A) is is dedicated to improving the lives of the stray, abandoned, and feral cats and the overall reduction of homeless cats in the Triangle.

To raise self esteem in All Girls.

Our mission is to help provide children ages 5 to 15 from families with low socio-economic status with an opportunity to play sports. We envision that through this organization we can equip children with the tools to a healthy and proactive lifestyle.

Almost Home Foundation is a nonprofit, all volunteer, no-kill animal rescue funded solely by private donations. We have no paid employees. Almost Home Foundation is committed to reducing the number of homeless and unwanted companion animals through education programs, spay /neuter programs, and the responsible re-homing of dogs and cats through adoption programs. Almost Home Foundation does not have a physical building to house animals. We rely on volunteers who dedicate their time, homes and hearts for our animals until permanent, loving homes can be found.

OUR MISSION: To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

ALS of Michigan is dedicated to helping people with ALS (pALS) and their families and caregivers live life as fully as possible. We also support research into the cause, treatment, and cure of ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

The mission of the American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation is to honor, preserve and protect the legacies of all Fallen Warriors who have given their lives in the Gulf War to present date. We will do this by building a memorial that will contain photo plaques displaying the faces of every serviceman or woman who has given his or her life in the service of defending and protecting our country, including PTSD/Suicides from the Gulf War to the present.

The American Hearing Research Foundation funds cutting-edge research into hearing loss, its causes and cures at universities throughout the United States. Since 1956, when the foundation was started by Chicago ear doctors, it has given more than $1 million towards hearing research.

The mission of the American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. By 2020, we aim to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is the charitable arm of the AVMA. For nearly 50 years AVMF has been dedicated to embracing and advancing the well-being and medical care of animals. Charitable contributions and support to the Foundation help veterinarians help animals. Initiatives include: Humane Outreach-Animal Welfare, Education and Public Awareness, Research Support, Student Enhancement, and Support of American Veterinary Medical Association and its Initiatives. In the last decade, AVMF has awarded grants totaling over $10,000,000.

The mission of Anderson Animal Shelter is to continue to serve as a premier private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals through direct care, education and community outreach programs. Anderson Animal Shelter is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals and their human caregivers.

The Andrea Lynn Cancer Fund is an Illinois based, not-for-profit fundraising organization dedicated to helping ease the burden of families that have been financially and emotionally exhausted in their fight against cancer.

The Angelfish Foundation is an endowment that will allow Diveheart to continue its activities, mission and service, of building confidence and independence in children and adults with disabilities though the sport of scuba diving, far into the future.

To help children of our fallen military and first responders develop into strong and successful adults by providing them positive mentoring and developmental activities when they are at their most crucial developmental phase of life.

Building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people.

AquaVida is a organization made up of passionate, experienced individuals who are working to make a difference in the global water crisis. AquaVida partners with business, government, private individuals, and faith-based organizations to achieve its mission of bringing clean water to the world.

The Arc’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities by acting as an advocate for such persons, providing support to them and their families, and promoting awareness and acceptance in the community. The Arc envisions a community, in which people with disabilities are valued, offered a quality education, welcomed into the workforce, and allowed the chance to live productive lives.

Arranmore Center for the Arts provides creative, visual and performing arts presentations, performances and educational opportunities. The non-for-profit organization fosters an exemplary collaborative and sustainable environment, which focuses on providing diverse arts education and performances. Arranmore Center for the Arts, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization, will serve Oswego, Illinois and the surrounding regions.

Association House serves a multicultural community by providing comprehensive, collaborative, and effective programs in English and Spanish. We promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement.

An organization of people with and without physical disabilities that provides opportunities for individuals to challenge themselves, develop responsibility and grow through interacting and working together.

To ease the struggles of childhood cancer through financial and emotional support for patients and their families.

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center provides comprehensive health and social services for family members of all ages across Illinois. Aunt Martha’s offers haven, help and hope for youth and their family members. Our philosophy is to treat every client/patient with respect and dignity, to listen to concerns and offer solutions. Aunt Martha’s now reaches more than 80,000 individual clients each year, and remains true to its founding vision to respond to the needs of youth, families and communities by providing access to the resources, knowledge and services necessary to help them thrive.

To preserve the life, health and stability of the homeless.

Athletes 4 Autism is an inclusion program of The Autism Research Foundation. University- and professional-level athletes mentor kids with and without autism, encouraging positive play and learning life skills for everyone. We're promoting autism awareness and acceptance through athletics with "First class talent. First class guidance. First class fun. Because life isn't a spectator sport."

Since the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix began over thirty years ago, we’ve had one goal: to provide information, tools, and resources to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism.

ASI is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization created more than 31 years ago for individuals with autism, parents, families, professionals, and friends whose lives are affected by autism. ASI, a statewide chapter of the Autism Society of America, works to impact the lives of people with autism. Its objectives are to provide educational and practical support for parents, increase public awareness of autism, offer a referral network of professionals and promote legislation that directly impacts individuals with autism and their families.

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks. It's time to listen.