General Resources

Organization Links

Copyright and Fair Use

  • How Copyright and Fair Use concepts relate to your not-for-profit organization or small business, created by Public Counsel, a Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights California affiliate.
Center for Neighborhood Technology
  •  Learn about CNT’s efforts to promote urban sustainability.

Chicago Bar Foundation

  • The Chicago Bar Foundation offers an attorney referral service.

Chicago Rehab Network

  • The Chicago Rehab Network supports affordable housing development and policies.

Equip for Equality

  • Resources for disability related concerns.

Illinois Legal Aid Online

  • State-wide legal resources, including FAQs and videos, covering many legal topics.

Federal Government Links

Small Business Administration

  • Click the “Small Business Planner” tab for in-depth information on writing a business plan and starting a small business.

I.R.S., Tax Information for Charities and Other Nonprofits

  • Read about the “life-cycle” of a nonprofit organization, as well as I.R.S. guidance and updates.

Tax Basics for Exempt Organizations

  • Free online workshops on maintaining tax exemption from the I.R.S.

State of Illinois Links

Illinois Attorney General, Building Better Charities

  • A database of all registered charities in Illinois – search to see your organization’s registration status.
  • Links to Filing Requirements, Registration and Annual Report Forms, Forming a Charitable Organization, etc.

Illinois Secretary of State, Business Services

  • Online filing center for nonprofits and small businesses.
  • Can search to see whether an organization is in good standing (up to date on all filings and fees, etc.).

City of Chicago Links

City of Chicago

  • Main website for the City of Chicago.

City of Chicago, Biz Connection 

  • Provides answers for common business questions, licensing requirements and other resources.

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