Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation
Business development for the state of illinois.
Illinois Business And Economic
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Illinois is a global powerhouse at the heart of the U.S. Meet Illinois EDC, your go-to resource for doing business in Illinois.
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Mission
Business development for the state of illinois.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIllinois Business and Economic Development Corporation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811265157. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 147 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811265157. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 147 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 52% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Illinois is a global powerhouse at the heart of the U.S. Meet Illinois EDC, your go-to resource for doing business in Illinois. Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811265157, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ILLINOIS BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 147 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 147 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation
- What is Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation?
- Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Illinois is a global powerhouse at the heart of the U.S. Meet Illinois EDC, your go-to resource for doing business in Illinois.
- When was Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation founded?
- Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation?
- Christy George serves as CEO.
- Where is Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation trustworthy?
- Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811265157.
- What is Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation's website?
- http://www.illinoisedc.org