Start Pill
This article showcases our top picks for the best Chicago based Social Impact companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Social Impact industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Chicago Social Impact Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
ShoppingGives
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ShoppingGives encourages consumers to make an impact through its change commerce technology.
Innovare
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Innovare is the edtech and data strategy app helping education leaders visualize, analyze, and use data to positively impact the community.
RiseKit
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RiseKit connects un(der)employed job candidates to careers, training, and resources while providing analytics for employers and grantmakers.
Blaze Global
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SaaS platform that simplifies, activates and measure social and emotional development among students, teachers and parents.
WeSolv
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WeSolv is a technical solution that engages diverse candidates in real business.
LuminAID
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LuminAID seeks to make safe light and energy accessible for all.
Red Frog Events
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Red Frog Events is an event production company based in Chicago, Illinois.
buddhi
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buddhi is the digital platform reimagining support for people coping with cancer.
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
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Mujeres Latinas en Accion is a non-profit group that supports programs on women’s empowerment, domestic violence and future entrepreneurs.
Youth Guidance
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Youth Guidance is a non-profit organization that offers community and after-school programs for the youth in schools.
CommunityHealth
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CommunityHealth is a Nonprofit that provides free medical care, health education, lab tests, and medications to uninsured individuals.
Steans Family Foundation
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Steans Family Foundation focuses on grants, charities and funding programs that improve the well-being of communities and families.
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
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Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers land conservation, collections & artistic vitality services.
Macomb Residential Opportunities
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Macomb Residential Opportunities is a nonprofit organization that offers person-centered planning and community living support services
Bhai Kanhaiya Charitable Trust
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Bhai Kanhaiya Charitable Trust is a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, healthcare, and education for the underprivileged.
