Nonprofit OrganizationsSports Associations & Training Facilities

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THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBER-LED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING AND LIFELONG SUCCESS OF COLLEGE ATHLETES. WITH MORE THAN 1,100 MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, THE NCAA IS UNITED AROUND ONE GOAL, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES.

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, AND AT ALL TIMES SHALL BE OPERATED, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES (WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE 'CODE," WITH ANY REFERENCE TO A PROVISION OF THE "CODE" HEREIN ALSO DEEMED TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE)) IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, A SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICAL SUBDIVISION (THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT") IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE NO POWER TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH PURPOSES. (AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS, SECTION 1.4 PURPOSES)

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The goal of this organization is to promote athletic competition among member schools. Also includes separately organized private educational institutions that provide instruction in a particular sport or recreational activity.

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THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE ("BIG TEN OR "CONFERENCE") IS AN ASSOCIATION OF WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITIES WHOSE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS SHARE A COMMON MISSION OF RESEARCH, GRADUATE, PROFESSIONAL AND UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND PUBLIC SERVICE. FOUNDED IN 1896, THE BIG TEN HAS SUSTAINED A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SHARED PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT ENFORCE THE PRIORITY OF ACADEMICS IN STUDENT-ATHLETES' LIVES AND EMPHASIZE THE VALUES OF INTEGRITY, FAIRNESS AND COMPETITIVENESS.

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LEGACY CARES, INC. IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ATHLETES AND NON-ATHLETES ALIKE OF ALL AGES, ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, AND LEVELS OF ATHLETIC PROFICIENCY THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS WHILE FOSTERING THE ENJOYMENT AND CAMARADERIE OF TEAMWORK AND PERSEVERANCE, KEY COMPONENTS IN ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND LIFETIME SUCCESS. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES A SAFE, FRIENDLY, HIGH-QUALITY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT SPORTING, ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT AMENITIES. LEGACY CARES SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE, LEARN, AND DEVELOP NEW AND EXISTING SKILLS IN ORDER TO EXTRACT UNTAPPED ABILITIES WHILE PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.

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THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE, THROUGH ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES OF ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES WHILE ENRICHING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IT STRIVES TO DO SO BY AFFORDING INDIVIDUALS EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETITION IN A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SPORTS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN ATTAINING THESE GOALS, BY PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND MUTUAL TRUST AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, IN A SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS FOR ALL. IT STRONGLY ADHERES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SUPPORTS THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE AND EACH MEMBER INSTITUTION'S ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTAL STAFF, WITH THE INTENT OF PRODUCING ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW.

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TO SUPPORT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS, INCLUDING SUPPORT TO GOLF TEAMS, FOOD SERVICES TO STUDENT ATHLETES & OTHERS, & OVERSEE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OF OSU ATHLETICS.

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THE ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY COMPETITION AMONG ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, WHILE FURTHERING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AMONG STUDENT-ATHLETES, COACHES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND FANS. THE CONFERENCE SHALL WORK WITH ALL ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT WILL ENHANCE INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES AND OFFER A QUALITY EXPERIENCE TO ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES, WHILE UPHOLDING THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE CONFERENCE AND THE NCAA.

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THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION AND LEVEL OF COMPETITION. WORKING TOGETHER WITH A COLLECTIVE STRENGTH AND SPIRIT, OUR UNIVERSITIES ARE COMMITTED TO OUR STUDENT'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND TO PROVIDE THE SKILLS AND TRAINING ESSENTIAL TO EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR LIVES AND CAREERS AFTER GRADUATION. WE WILL STRIVE TO BE A LEADER IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.AS A POWER 6 CONFERENCE,WE WILL PURSUE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF OUR CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP AND IN A CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE, BY BEING INNOVATIVE IN OUR APPROACH, AND BY ENGAGING CONSTRUCTIVELY WITH OUR COMMUNITIES AND WITH OUR PEERS IN THE GREATER COLLEGE COMMUNITY.

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THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMATEUR SPORTS, BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SPORTS AND ATHLETIC EXPERIENCES WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MINNESOTANS INTENDED TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP LIFELONG PATTERNS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND TO GENERATE ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR MINNESOTA BY HOSTING REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION, A STATE AGENCY.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN THE LEVEL REQUIRED FOR THE TRAINING OF PUERTO RICO'S HIGH PERFOMANCE ATHLETES.

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CREATED TO SERVE THE NATION AND THE WORLD WITH PROGRAMS IN INSTRUCTION RESEARCH AND SERVICE THROUGH DEGREES IN SPORTS RELATED FIELDS

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TO SERVE OUR MEMBER SCHOOLS AND ENRICH INTERSCHOLASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.

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THE CHARLOTTE SPORTS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 2013 TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR SPORTS-BASED INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CHARLOTTE REGION. WE PROVIDE UNIQUE EVENTS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AROUND PROFESSIONAL, COLLEGIATE AND AMATEUR SPORTING EVENTS. OUR EFFORTS ARE INTENDED TO CREATE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE REGION AS WELL AS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

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RITE OF PASSAGE IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC ACADEMY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST LEVEL OF CARE AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PROCESS FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REHABILITATION.

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TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALITY STUDENT-ATHLETES AND TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF A QUALITY ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MARSHALL UNIVERSITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY THE NCAA, THE CURRENT CONFERENCE, AND MARSHALL UNIVERSITY.

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CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ST. LOUIS INNER-CITY YOUTH, GRADES PRE K-12. THE ACADEMY'S CREATIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING INCLUDES ACADEMICS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. THE ACADEMY'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REACH AND MOTIVATE ITS STUDENTS.

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PROMOTE THE SPORT OF RODEO AND THE HIGHEST TYPE OF CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EXPOSE ITS POSITIVE IMAGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; PRESERVE THE WESTERN HERITAGE; OFFER A PRIVILEGE OF FAMILY BONDING; OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION; AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST REGARD FOR THE LIVESTOCK.

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TO PROVIDE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH HIGH-QUALITY, YEAR-ROUND FACILITIES NEEDED TO PURSUE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND COMPETITIVE GOALS, AS WELL AS HOST REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS THAT WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT AND RECURRING ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote athletic competition among member schools. Also includes separately organized private educational institutions that provide instruction in a particular sport or recreational activity.