The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gustavus

MISSION:

TIDELINES INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OF RISING ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS WITHIN THE PHENOMENAL SETTING OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

MISSION:

TO TRAIN DIVERSE GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE FOR LIVES OF CITIZENSHIP, STEWARDSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP BY CONVENING DIVERSE GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE FOR INTENSIVE LIVING-LEARNING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide palliative and supportive services including medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counseling, and bereavement services for terminally ill people who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for members of their families.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate outpatient facilities, many previously known as free clinics, established by the community rather than a hospital which provide basic medical care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. Services are available on an ability-to-pay basis and target low-income and indigent community residents.