The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

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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 MISSION OF THE PIEDMONT EAST BAY CHILDRENS CHOIR IS TO ADVANCE THE CHORAL ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND COLLABORATION AT THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC LEVEL, FOSTERING INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE (A) TO PERFORM CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE CHINESE COMMUNITY (B) TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING GOODWILL AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS CITIZENS

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THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND RELATED FIELDS OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY, AND HYDROGEOLOGY THROUGH SUPPORT OF PUBLICATIONS, SPEAKERS, PROGRAMS, RESEARCH GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MAINTENANCE OF ARCHIVAL DATA. THE PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.

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HIV PREVENTION AND EDUCATION. WE PROVIDE HARM REDUCTION BASED SERVICES IN ALAMEDA COUNTY AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. WE SERVE PEOPLE WHO ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR HIV, HEPATITIS C AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

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THE BAY AREA URBAN NETWORK IS AN OAKLAND BASED URBAN YOUTH PROGRAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO BRING HOPE BACK INTO THE LIVES OF OAKLAND'S YOUTH.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND EFFECTIVE THERAPY TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH APHASIA.

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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 MISSION OF THE REGENERATION PROJECT IS TO DEEPEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ECOLOGY AND FAITH. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AT THIS TIME IS THE INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT CAMPAIGN.

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LIMCA PROVIDES ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR, KING PAN FESTIVAL, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER, AND GRADUATION RECOGNITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. LIMCA ALSO PROVIDES SHAMAN AND IU MIEN LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR THE IU MIEN COMMUNITY.

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PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE HIGH QUALITY TRAINING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYERS

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

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THE OAKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS 2800 TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, NURSES, PSYCHOLOGISTS, LIBRARIANS, SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN K-12, EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE,PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, TO VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE AND TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, AT NO COST TO THE VICTIM.

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PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE & REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY WHO GENERALLY ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION; AND PROVIDES COUNSELING THROUGH THE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM.

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RENTAL OF 19 UNITS OF HUD SUBSIDIZED LOW INCOME HOUSING TO MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY ADULTS IN OAKLAND CA.

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EMPOWER YOUTH FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK, AND ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH THE SPORT AND COMMUNITY OF ULTIMATE.

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THE ESTRIA FOUNDATION CREATES ART IN PUBLIC WITH ASSISTANCE FROM ARTISTS, YOUTH, EDUCATORS, AND ACTIVISTS. GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INSPIRE ACTION IN THE MOVEMENT TO RESOLVE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WHILE EDUCATING & DEVELOPING YOUTH.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.