The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Saint Helena

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 SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE SERVICES OF THE ST. HELENA PUBLIC LIBRARY

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 SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE MENNEN ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION IS TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, WHICH OPERATES PROGRAMS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND ENCHANCE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

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:

IOOF IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO ELEVATE THE CHARACTER OF MAN THROUGH STRENGTHENING THE PRINCIPALS OF FRIENDSHIP LOVE AND TRUTH.

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:

INTERPRETIVE HISTORICAL OPERATION'S OF AN 1840'S WATER POWERED MILL. DIRECTLY SUPPORTS PUBLIC OUTREACH AND OFFSETS THE COSTS OF THREE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS: BALE GRIST MILL HISTORIC PARK, BOTHE AND ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON STATE PARKS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES

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:

TO ENHANCE THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND THE ST. HELENA BRAND FOR THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL ECONOMY, PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND REFERRALS, AND REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

MISSION:

TO FUND PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THREE TO FIVE YEAR OLDS, PROVIDE PARENT EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATING FAMILIES, AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL AS ALLOWED BY LAW.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CATHOLIC BOARDING SCHOOL EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN EAST AFRICA.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN ST. HELENA, CA FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 STUDENTS

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in football. Coaching, access to a football field, football equipment, uniforms, and referees for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]