The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Birmingham

MISSION:

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE DISABILITY IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE A COMMON PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, NEITHER DEFINING NOR LIMITING. UNITED ABILITY PROVIDES INNOVATIVE SERVICES CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIVES.

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.

MISSION:

STATE OF ALABAMA CHARTERED CREDIT UNION THAT IS AN INDEPENDENT FULL SERVICE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES CREDIT UNION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES IN JEFFERSON AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.

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THE ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP OF LANDS THAT ENHANCE WATER QUALITY AND PRESERVE OPEN SPACE.

MISSION:

DEVELOP AND PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS

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TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS AND OFFER FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND MERCHANDISE TO ITS PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP.

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THE BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING AND PROMOTING JEWISH LIFE IN BIRMINGHAM, NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; IS INVOLVED IN BUILDING A BETTER BIRMINGHAM AND WORLD THROUGH ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE IN NEED IN TIMES OF CRISIS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

GATEWAY IS A GAME CHANGER FOR ALABAMA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

TO CREATE POWERFUL THEATRE EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES - NOURISHING THE HUMAN SPIRIT, FOSTERING VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS, AND CULTIVATING A DEEPER SENSE OF COMMUNITY. WE SERVE BY: A) FOSTERING ARTISTS THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES; B) INSPIRING LIFE SKILLS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SO THAT OUR STUDENTS MAY BE WELL-ROUNDED, WELL-SPOKEN, AND WELL-EDUCATED; AND C)ENRICHING, EDUCATING AND ENGAGING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES.

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TO ASSIST, ADVANCE AND STRENGTHEN BROOKWOOD BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM'S CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS BY SUPPORTING ITS HEALTHCARE MINISTRY AND MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

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CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate Goodwill Industries sites.

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OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN FROM LOWER INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS OF THEIR PARENT'S CHOICE. WE EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS INVESTING THEIR TIME, TALENT AND RESOURCES IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORT SCHOOLS THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND PRIORITIZE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS AT ALL TIMES SEEKS TO OPERATE IN AN EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT AND ETHICAL MANNER.

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PROVIDE FUNDS TO FULFILL MEDICAL NEEDS FOR CHILDREN, WHOSE NEEDS WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNMET.

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EDUCATION FARM ("ED FARM") EQUIPS EDUCATORS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMMUNITIES WITH INNOVATIVE TOOLS THAT SUPPORT ACTIVE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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THE MISSION OF ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES IS TO SERVE GOD THROUGH A MINISTRY THAT PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE TO AGING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING LONG TERM CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO THE ELDERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA. REVENUES GENERATED FROM THESE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ARE PAID BY PRIVATE CARE FUNDS, MEDICAID, MEDICARE, PRIVATE INSURANCE AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A PLEASANT SUBURBAN SITE AND IN A HOME LIKE ENVIRONMENT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WE PROVIDE HOUSING AND HOME CARE SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 400 ELDERS AND CLIENTS DAILY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN BETWEEN SIX WEEKS AND THREE YEARS OF AGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A COMBINED TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TREATING, EDUCATING AND HOUSING CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WHO ARE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED, MENTALLY ILL AND THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM IN ALABAMA.