The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Berkeley

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THE BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE IS A RESEARCH CENTER THAT IDENTIFIES AND PROMOTES TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES.

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THE CORE VALUES OF LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE ARE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO DANCE TO ALL CHILDREN COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY AND CREATIVITY AS THE FOUNDATION FOR DANCE IN EDUCATION. THESE ARE THE DRIVING FORCES BEHIND LUNA'S UNIQUE PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES. LUNA'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENT AND IT'S MODEL PROGRAMS WORK IN TANDEM TO BRING HIGH QUALITY STANDARD-BASED DANCE LEARNING TO ALL CHILDREN WHILE IMPROVING DANCE TEACHING PRACTICE AND ADVANCING THE FIELD OF DANCE EDUCATION.

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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 SCIENCE COMMUNIATION LAB'S MISSION IS TO CONVEY, IN THE FORM OF OPEN- ACCESS FREE VIDEOS,THE EXCITEMENT OF MODERN BIOLOGY AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES ARE MADE. THE ORGANIZATION'S AIM IS TO INTRODUCE THE LEADING SCIENTISTS IN BIOLOGY, HOW THEY THINK ABOUT SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS AND CONDUCT THEIR RESEARCH, AND MAKE KNOWN THEIR PERSONALITIES, OPINIONS, AND PERSPECTIVES. THE ORGANIZATION IS INNOVATING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCS THROUGH A SERIES OF COURSES THAT ADDRESS EXPERIMENTAL PLANNING, DESIGN, AND COMMUNICATION. THROUGH THEIR EXISTING VIDEO CONTENT AND A FAR-REACHING PROJECT SEEKING TO REIMAGINE AN INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY TEXTBOOK, THEY ALSO ENDEAVOR TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS WHO WANT TO INCORPORATE MATERIALS THAT ILLUSTRATE THE PROCESS AND PRACTICE OF SCIENCE INTO THEIR CURRICULUM. THE SCIENCE COMMUNIATION LAB IS INCREASINGLY PRODUCING CONTENT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE SPIRIT OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, EXPANDS THE NOTION OF

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TO PROVIDE ELDERLY PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

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TO ACQUIRE, PROVIDE, DEVELOP, FINANCE, REHABILITATE, OWN, AND OPERATE DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO PERSONS AND HOUSEHOLDS OF LOW INCOME AND, THEREBY, TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY DEVELOPING, OWNING, AND MANAGING HOUSING TARGETED TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.

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CHAPARRAL HOUSE IS A NON-PROFIT LICENSED SKILLED NURSING ELDER COMMUNITY THAT AFFIRMS AND PROTECTS THE DIGNITY, INDIVIDUALITY AND INDEPENDENCE OF ITS RESIDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area.

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EBSC PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS AND PEOPLE FLEEING VIOLENCE AND PERSECUTION.

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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE EAST BAY STRENGTHENS THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY IN OUR SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING A CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN A JEWISH ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL ARE WELCOME.

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PROGRAM AND FUND MANAGER DRIVING CLEAN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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WALDEN PROVIDES K-6 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TO A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY BASED ON A DEVELOPMENTAL AND CONSTRUCTIVIST EDUCATIONAL MODEL, INTEGRATION OF THE ARTS, RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, AND A BELIEF IN THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY.

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THE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS SUPPORTS IT'S MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THEY REQUIRE TO OPERATE PROFESSIONALLY & PROFITABLY, WHILE EXERTING A BENEFICIAL INFLUENCE ON THE PROFESSION BY PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE THE FUTURE BY DEVELOPING THEIR ANALYTICAL REASONING SKILLS. THROUGH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS MITIGATE COGNITIVE BIASES, BUILD ACCURATE BELIEFS, AND APPLY EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES LIKE POVERTY, EXISTENTIAL RISKS, ADVANCED AI RISKS, AND ECONOMIC REFORM. THE CORE GOAL IS TO EQUIP THOUGHTFUL YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE AMBITION, COMMUNITY, AND RESOURCES TO DISCOVER AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO BROKEN PARTS OF OUR CIVILIZATION.

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THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RECYCLING OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE OPTIMUM RECYCLING AND TO OPERATE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY FOR RECYCLABLES COLLECTED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF BERKELEY.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS.

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TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES & SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS & USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING ON A NONPROFIT BASIS.

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ENSURE HARM REDUCTION PROGRAMS HAVE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LOW-COST MATERIALS AND INNOVATIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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THE MISSION OF THE EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD PROJECT IS TO BUILD AND SHARE A NATIONAL FOOD CURRICULUM FOR THE EDUCATION SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION ENVISIONS THIS "EDIBLE EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE CORE CURRICULUM OF EVERY SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY.