Top Illinois Social Impact Companies (152)
VelocityEHS is more than a software company - we’re a team of expert problem solvers passionate about making the world a safer, more sustainable place to work. We simplify complex challenges through innovation, collaboration, and smart technology that drives real impact. At VelocityEHS, you’ll join people who care deeply about doing meaningful work, growing together, and helping companies around the...
Over the last 15 years, we’ve grown from a startup to a market-leading organization with over 150 team members, and we’ve created an award-winning culture that makes this company an amazing place to work. We've been ranked on multiple best places to work lists including the 2026 BuiltIn Chicago rankings.
OppFi is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health. OppFi maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau...
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks across the United States that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., serves as the nation's central bank. The role of the Federal Reserve System, since its establishment by an act of Congress in 1913 , is to foster a strong economy and a stable...
Pangea is a digital money transfer platform that makes sending money abroad simple, reliable, and cost-effective. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, we’ve helped millions of people send money securely and efficiently, empowering financial freedom across borders. We serve a global customer base with a mobile-first platform that offers low fees, competitive exchange rates, and fast*, secure delivery. Our work...
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. With global reach and local impact, we’re making life better for 48 million people annually. United Way is the world's largest privately funded nonprofit, working in 95% of U.S. communities and 40 countries and territories. That’s why we’re the mission of choice for 2.5...
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is a for-profit education management organization that creates and operates high-quality schools. It assists corporations, government entities, developers, and nonprofit agencies with school development, planning, and operations, serving over 81,000 students.
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest's leading environmental legal advocacy organization that combines public interest litigation with policy advocacy to protect natural resources, advance climate solutions, and promote environmental justice.
The GreenLight Fund works at the intersection of community need and social innovation. GreenLight helps open opportunities for children, youth and families experiencing poverty by engaging deeply with the community and running a consistent annual process to: elevate priority issues not yet being addressed; invest in innovative, proven programs that have a significant, measurable social impact; and galvanize local support...
Lutheran Life Communities is a growing, non-profit organization that has faithfully provided residential options and innovative services for seniors and their families since 1892, empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across the generations.
Galvanize USA is a nonpartisan civic empowerment program for women who want to help build an America that works for everyone. Women who participate in Galvanize USA programming gain confidence, knowledge, and skills to more fully and authentically engage in civic life. We believe in unlocking the power of every woman to advance progress for all.
The Geneva Park District provides recreational programs, facilities, and open space to enhance the quality of life for residents of all ages and abilities. Its services include fitness centers, swimming pools, parks, and community events.
Community Workshop and Training Center supports adults with disabilities on their pathway to independence through job skills training, continuing education, and services focused on community integration and employment.
Founded in 2013 by Military Veterans, Unite Us is the nation’s premier technology provider for integrating health and community-based care. Our advanced product suite is used to proactively coordinate services using data-driven insights, streamline referral and case management, and facilitate eligibility assessments and reimbursements across government, healthcare, health plans, and community organizations. The first of its kind, our closed-loop referral...
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation that supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
Keshet is an organization that provides classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to people with disabilities and special needs. It aims to create inclusive communities where people of all abilities learn, play, work, and live together.
Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
The YMCA is a worldwide youth organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, aiming to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public sector, and property services, dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.
Amp Americas owns and operates one of the largest carbon negative fuels producing portfolios in the U.S. Amp makes ultra-low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste at 7 facilities in 3 states processing manure from over 100,000 cows. Amp operates three business units: Amp Americas Development, Amp Americas Services, and Amp Americas RNG Marketing. Amp’s dairy RNG...
