The Mission Statement of the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association: To educate, protect, prepare, train and assist our public pension fund trustees and members for today, tomorrow and the future, as well as monitoring, proposing and supporting legislation that is beneficial to Illinois Public Pension Funds.

Community Memorial Foundation (CMF) is a private health conversion foundation established in 1995. CMF's grantmaking and community work are guided by its mission — to measurably improve the health of those who live and work in the western suburbs of Chicago. Throughout over 25 years of regional investment, CMF has proudly awarded more than $80 million dollars to non-profit organizations in the western suburbs of Cook County and southeastern portion of DuPage County.

The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is a professional medical society dedicated to maintaining high standards of family medicine representing over 4,700 family physicians, residents and medical students. IAFP provides continuing medical education (CME) programming, advocacy through all levels of government and opportunities for member engagement and interaction. We are a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), representing over 133,000 members nationwide around the world through the Uniformed Services.

Farm Foundation is an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit working across the food and ag value chain to build momentum behind meaningful solutions to some of the most important challenges facing farmers and, by extension, our industry as a whole. Our fiercely nonpartisan approach means we are uniquely able to address issues with objectivity and inclusivity, bringing together diverse perspectives from influential people and organizations to discuss and develop solutions. We support food and agriculture by meeting challenges with a relentless dedication to ensuring all the right stakeholders are involved and engaged in building something for the greater good—providing an agenda-free zone to achieve a shared vision for a better future for food and ag. We move with speed, purpose and agility to make the greatest impact in the most important areas in the shortest amount of time.

The Will County Center for Economic Development is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization, created by the business community in 1981. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents in Will County by recruiting new companies offering high-quality jobs and a solid tax base while assisting existing businesses to retain and add jobs. The CED's programs are based on the following principles: Defense of the Will County and Illinois Economies Competitiveness of Will County Businesses Diversification of the Economic Base Inclusive Economic Development Infrastructure Modernization Workforce Attraction and Development

The Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy, Inc. is a US-based national independent think tank pursuing a paradigm shift in human responsibility towards, and value of, nonhuman animals by advancing animal law, animal policy, and related interdisciplinary studies.

DuPage Federation's mission is to generate cross-sector solutions that leverage expertise to address the human service needs of the DuPage region.

The Dunham Foundation provides grants to measurably and permanently impact our service area through startup support of new or uniquely enhanced educational and community development programs and capital projects.

The southwest suburban immigrant project is a social impact organization committed to community organizing for the rights of immigrants in Chicago's southwest suburbs through education, civic engagement, and advocacy.

Chemical Distribution Network Alliance Organization $1.5 Billion in combined revenues 2.1 Billion lbs. of combined chemical purchases 23 Independently owned member companies Average 45 Years in Business 61 Stocking Locations - over 1.3 Million Sq. Ft Over 13,000 Satisfied Customers Representing Over 300 Suppliers

United Way of Will County is a non-profit organization that unites communities and resources to empower people and create positive, sustainable change. Working alongside volunteers, local businesses and community organizations, the United Way of Will County identifies, reviews and financially supports local programs that help Will County residents. The partnerships created with local non-profits help us to face community issues head on, and make real, lasting change in Will County. Currently, we have identified four areas that address the wide array of needs in Will County. These areas and their corresponding goals include: 1. Self Sufficiency: We will help provide individuals and families with the skills and knowledge to become economically self-sufficient and independent. 2. Youth Success: We believe all children should have the opportunity to succeed in school and beyond and thus we support educational programs, youth character development programs and mentoring. 3. Healthy Lifestyles: We believe all individuals and families should have access to quality healthcare services to lead a healthy, both physically and mentally, fulfilled life. 4. Safer Community: We feel all that all members of our community should be able to access resources in times of personal need, during times of local disaster, and live free from abuse. Our community is our home. Together, we make great things happen in Will County!

The Mission of Fox Valley Hands of Hope is to provide compassionate guidance and support for the grieving, at no cost to clients. Our professional staff and trained volunteers are community-funded, allowing us to provide the best in compassionate care, free of charge. Our programs are designed to provide support for adults, children, and families, regardless of age, income level, race, or religious beliefs. We believe that every person in need should be given hope. #GiveMoreHope