The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Los Angeles

MISSION:

THE GRYD FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT EVERY YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, OR GEOGRAPHY, SHOULD HAVE THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SYSTEMS TO GROW UP AND TO LEAD HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SAFER, HEALTHIER LOS ANGELES WITH A FOCUS ON HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HEAVILY IMPACTED BY GANG VIOLENCE AND THAT OFTEN LACK RESOURCES DUE TO RACIAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUITIES.

MISSION:

CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR SELF EMPOWERMENT CAUSE IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO ADVANCE THE POLITICAL AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN APA COMMUNITY THROUGH NONPARTISAN VOTER OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. FOUNDED IN 1993, CAUSE IS COMPRISED OF COMMITTED PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL LEADERS, AND HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A UNIQUE NONPARTISAN APA ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO APA CIVIC AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION. BASED IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CAUSE?S INFLUENCE REACHES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. CAUSE?S PRIMARY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THREE MAIN AREAS: VOTE - VOTER OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION VOTE INITIATIVES EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BE ACTIVE POLITICAL PARTICIPANTS, VOTE IN ELECTIONS, AND SHARE RESOURCES THAT EDUCATE APA COMMUNITIES ABOUT ELECTIONS. THIS INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT IN-LANGUAGE RESOURCES, VOTING PROCESSES, AND INSIGHTS

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:

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:

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:

THE ORGANIZATION IS A YOUTH SOCCER CLUB WHICH ACTS AS AN UMBRELLA AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR YOUTH SOCCER TEAMS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION.

MISSION:

KITTY BUNGALOW RESCUES CATS AND FINDS HOMES FOR THEM. IT OPERATES IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAY NEUTERING, PET TRAPPING AND ADOPTIONS, SOCIALIZING AND PROVIDING HEALTHCARE FOR CATS WITHOUT HOMES.

MISSION:

GIVING IS DIRECTED TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTIONS WHICH HAVE AN EMPHASIS ON HEALTH, ARTS AND CULTURE, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

MISSION:

THIRST PROJECT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH THE SUPPORT OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO END THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS BY BUILDING FRESHWATER WELLS AS PART OF WATER, SANITATION, & HYGIENE (W.A.S.H.) PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES THAT NEED SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST IN THE FINANCING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OWNED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC A VARIETY OF SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES.

MISSION:

WE ARE A SPECIALIZED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT DAY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE DAY PROGRAMMING NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGED.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION(CCEDA)IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. CCEDA SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION THAT ADVANCES THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVOCACY ON PUBLIC POLICY.

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:

A MAN WHO STRIVES TO IMPROVE HIMSELF CAN ALSO IMPROVE HIS COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD AT LARGE. THIS IS THE MISSION OF THE MASONS OF CALIFORNIA. THROUGH MASONIC PRINCIPLES AND TRADITION, WE FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the production of operas.

MISSION:

AEOE RECOGNIZES THE CONTINUING NEED FOR WELL-TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONEL. CONSEQUESTLY, IT SUPPORTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EENTS FOR ITS MEMERS AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ADULT EDUCATIONAL STUDENTS, AEOE MEMBERS OR A QUALIFYING RELATIVE OF MEMBERS.

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:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.