The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Los Angeles

MISSION:

WARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WEDC) WAS INCORPORATED ON NOVEMBER 12, 1987 PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. WEDC WAS CREATED TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING: (1) TO IDENTIFY AND PURSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (2) PROVIDE 91 UNITS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING THROUGH THE OPERATIONS OF TUELYN TERRACE AND (3) THE OPERATION AND AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL LOW-INCOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AT VARIOUS SCATTERED SITES IN LOS ANGELES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

MISSION:

TO BUILD GRASSROOTS POWER TO ELIMINATE STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN LOW-INCOME AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PROPERTY SERVICE WORKERS IN LOW-WAGE INDUSTRIES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, BY INCREASING THEIR ACCESS TO EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.

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TO ASSURE HEALTHCARE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN THE MOJAVE DESERT AREA.

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

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CARE AND RESEARCH OF ORANGUTANS IN THE WILD AND PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION FROM SUCH RESEARCH.

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TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING TO THE PUBLIC.

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TELACU HOUSING - POMONA II, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUTES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A 70 UNIT PROJECT KNOWN AS TELACU LAS ESPERANZA LOCATED IN POMONA, CALIFORNIA, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS. THE CORPORATION RECEIVES HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, AS AMENDED.

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THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS THE NON-PROFIT TRADE GROUP THAT REPRESENTS, PROTECTS AND PROMOTES THE INTERESTS OF PRODUCERS AND THE PRODUCING TEAM IN FILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA. ITS MORE THAN 8,000 MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THEIR CAREERS, THE INDUSTRY AND THE PRODUCING COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SEEKING TO EXPAND HEALTH BENEFITS, PROMOTING FAIR AND IMPARTIAL STANDARDS FOR THE AWARDING OF PRODUCING CREDITS, IN ADDITION TO OTHER EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS SUCH AS ENCOURAGING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION PRACTICES. VISIT WWW.PRODUCERSGUILD.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.

MISSION:

TO RID THE WORLD OF ITS MOST DEVASTATING SOCIAL ILLS -- DRUGS, CRIME, ILLITERACY AND IMMORALITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT & FURTHER THE LEGAL, CIVIL, HUMAN AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, CHILDREN, INDIGENIOUS PEOPLE, AND THE INDIGENT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDING LITIGATION SUPPORT, ADVOCACY SUPPORT, TRAINING, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION AND POLICY ANALYSIS.

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TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO QUALIFIED TENANTS AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS PURSUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

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FOUNDED IN 1970 IN THE HEART OF EAST LOS ANGELES, SELF HELP GRAPHICS AND ART IS DEDICATED TO THE PRODUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTS AND OTHER ART MEDIA BY CHICANA/O AND LATINA/O ARTISTS. OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMS PROMOTE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SPACE, TOOLS, TRAINING AND CAPITAL.

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.

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PRESERVE AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY, EXPERIENCES, CULTURE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF AMERICANS OF KOREAN ANCESTRY.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF ESCROW AGENTS' FIDELITY CORPORATION IS TO INDEMNIFY MEMBERS AGAINST LOSS OF TRUST OBLIGATIONS HELD BY A MEMBER AS A RESULT OF THE FRAUDULENT OR DISHONEST ABSTRACTION, MISAPPROPRIATION, OR EMBEZZLEMENT OF TRUST OBLIGATIONS.

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.