The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Los Angeles

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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 goal of this organization is to create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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GEANCOS MISSION IS TO SAVE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES IN AFRICA. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE TO RECEIVE AND/OR MAINTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE USED FOR SPECIAL MEDICAL MISSIONS, MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS IN AFRICA.

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TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS OR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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THE ALICE G. HARRISON MEMORIAL TRUST IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL, A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. THE TRUST ONLY SUPPLEMENTS SOME OF THE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FROM THE INCOME EARNED AND INVESTMENT INCOME. THERE IS AN ANNUAL SCHOOL BUDGET FOR THE EXPENSES.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT THROUGH ESTABLISHED PORGRAMS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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TO OPERATE A BUDDHIST TEMPLE AND MONASTERY IN ORDER TO PROPAGATE THE CORRECT DOCTRINES, PHILOSOPHIES, PRACTICES AND RITUALS OF BUDDHISM, GIVING THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND BLESSING BASED ON THE GREAT MERCY, COMPASSION, AND THE BODDHISATVA SPIRIT OF THE MAHAYANA BUDHISM.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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PROVIDING INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH REGIONAL CENTERS

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.

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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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ADMINISTRATION OF MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO HELP MEMBERS TO BECOME BETTER BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions, including stroke, that affect the heart, lungs and blood vessels. The related medical specialty is cardiovascular medicine, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

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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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THE SEC IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING JEWISH INDENTIY FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, AND TO BUILDING A NEW GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. FROM OUR HISTORIC CAMPUS IN THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM TO OUR VARIOUS DIASPORA BRANCHES, THE SEC'S PHILOSOPHY OF CLASSIC SEPHARDIC JUDIASM OFFERS JEWS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THEIR ROOTS IN A WARM, FRIENDLY AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. AT THE SEC, TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY, AND THE TIMELESS VALUES OF INTELLECT, UNITY, COMPASSION AND TOLERANCE BLEND TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO JUDIASM, ISRAEL, AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE.

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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.