WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO IS THE CITY OF CHICAGO'S PUBLIC-PRIVATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. OUR MISSION IS TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION, SUPPORT BUSINESS, AND PROMOTE CHICAGO AS A LEADING GLOBAL CITY. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHICAGOANS PROSPER. WE DRIVE GROWTH THROUGH BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, EXPANSION, AND RETENTION ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTING BUSINESSES TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE CHAMPION CHICAGO AS A WORLD-CLASS CITY THROUGH BUILDING STRATEGIC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS, CONVENING POLICY MAKERS AND LEADERS, AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT. WE UNITE LEADERS TO ADVANCE GROWTH IN CHICAGO'S NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH TALENT DEVELOPMENT, PROCUREMENT, AND INVESTMENT.
WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO has received 43 grants from 30 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $13,132,683 in 2023 to $9,847,802 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $9,847,802.
Annual Revenue
$9,847,802
Known Funders
30
Grants Received
43
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,847,802 | $9,289,730 | $12,113,893 |
| 2023 | $13,132,683 | $13,484,230 | $11,676,169 |
| 2022 | $11,317,735 | $11,739,073 | $12,703,057 |
| 2021 | $9,942,081 | $8,933,544 | $9,302,792 |
| 2020 | $6,232,116 | $7,314,865 | $8,111,466 |
| 2019 | $6,631,146 | $7,013,028 | $9,646,324 |
| 2018 | $9,208,666 | $10,035,266 | $10,793,677 |
| 2017 | $10,562,226 | $12,006,180 | $12,077,345 |
Top Funders
Chicago, IL
WASHINGTON, DC
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
CHICAGO, IL
SAN RAFAEL, CA
ROSEMONT, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
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Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
ANDREW HAYES
SVP, CHIEF OF STAFF
ADRIENNE TONGATE
EVP GLOBAL STRATEGIC INITI
KYLE SCHULZ
GROWTH CHIEF OFFICER
ABIN KURIAKOSE
STRATEGY & INNOVATION CHIE
CARRIE SIMMONS
VP OF OPERATIONS & HR
PHILIP CLEMENT
CEO & PRESIDENT
MELLODY HOBSON
DIRECTOR
MICHAEL FASSNACHT
EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR
ANDREA ZOPP
EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR
JASON WORTENDYKE
DIRECTOR
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