The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Palo Alto

MISSION:

BENETECH IS A NONPROFIT THAT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES WITH SOFTWARE FOR SOCIAL GOOD.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF SAN MATEO AND SANTA CLARA COUNTIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND GRASSROOTS ACTION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

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:

TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS. FACILITIES ARE A POOL, TENNIS COURTS, AND A CLUB HOUSE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ADULT AND YOUTH EVENTS FOR WHICH THE FACILITIES ARE USED.

MISSION:

A SCHOOL FOR BRIGHT DYSLEXIC CHILDREN GRADES 1 - 8. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS AVAILABLE TO TEACH THESE CHILDREN USING CURRENT SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

MISSION:

DEVELOP, DISSEMINATE AND SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY-BASED EDUCATION

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND THEIR SPOUSES. NO FEES ARE CHARGED FOR THESE MEALS, BUT DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.

MISSION:

PROMOTE VOTER REGISTRATION, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

A FREE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVING K-12TH GRADE YOUTH.

MISSION:

PROVIDE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND PRESERVATION OF HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

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:

ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE WEST VALLEY FLYING CLUB ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE OPERATION OF AN AIRPLANE FLYING CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MEMBERS,PROVIDING A NEWSLETTER, AIRCRAFT SCHEDULING, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, FUEL SALES AND A CONNECTION BETWEEN INSTRUCTORS, STUDENTS AND AIRCRAFT OWNERS.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ABUSES OF POWER DRIVING CLIMATE BREAKDOWN EXPLOITATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES GLOBALLY.

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:

KARA PROVIDES GRIEF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES AND ADULTS. GUIDED BY ITS CORE VALUES OF EMPATHY AND COMPASSION, AND BELIEF THAT LOSS AND GRIEF IMPACT EVERYONE, KARA SUPPORTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ON THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF SO THEY CAN MOVE TOWARD RENEWED HOPE AND MEANING.