The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Santa Barbara

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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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INVESTING AND ADMINISTERING FUNDS USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOS PADRES COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

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TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND MANAGE YACHTING ACTIVITIES, TO ADVANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SEAMANSHIP, TO PRESERVE MARITIME TRADITION, AND TO SERVE THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS, WHILE BEING MINDFUL OF THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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WHITE BUFFALO LAND TRUST HAS FOUR PRIMARY FIELDS OF FOCUS: LAND STEWARDSHIP, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, MONITORING AND RESEARCH, AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT. OUR APPROACH IS CIRCULAR WHERE THE REGENERATIVE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES WE MODEL ON THE LAND SERVE AS A LIVING LABORATORY FOR RESEARCH AND TEACHING, WHICH IN TURN IMPROVES OUR LAND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND TRAINS ADDITIONAL FARMERS AND RANCHERS. ALL OF THIS WORK BRINGS REGENERATIVELY PRODUCED PRODUCTS INTO THE MARKETPLACE AND CATALYZES THE FORCES OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

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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DISSEMINATING THE AUTHENTIC SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND HOLISTIC LEARNING FROM THE VEDIC WISDOM TEACHINGS THAT LEAD TO SALVATION THROUGH MEDITATION.

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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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TO BE THE RECOGNIZED FLAGSHIP INSTITUTION FOR INFORMATION ON THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL BY SHOWCASING OUR RICH MARITIME HISTORY, PRESENTING INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTING INSIGHTFUL DISUSSIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR COASTAL COMMUNITY.

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ARTS EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS PROVIDING ART EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN NOT NORMALLY EXPOSED TO THE ARTS THROUGH VISUAL AND PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES.

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TO CONDUCT EDUCATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND POLICY GUIDANCE ON REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

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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 acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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STORYTELLER CHILDRENS CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS AND AT RISK CHILDREN, AS WELL AS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THESE FAMILIES FALL WELL BELOW THE POVERTY GUIDELINES AND ARE LIVING IN SHELTERS, CARS OR IN MULTIPLE FAMILY ENVIRONMENTS, AND NEARLY HALF OF STORYTELLER CHILDREN HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS DUE TO THEIR TRAUMATIC EARLY LIFE EXPERIENCES. STORYTELLERS THREE-PRONGED APPROACH TO SCHOOL READINESS INVOLVES THE PARENTS, THE TEACHERS AND THE CHILD. OUR GOALS ARE FOR CHILDREN TO BE PREPARED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN, THEIR FAMILIES ABLE TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND THAT OUR TEACHERS ARE TRAINED AS BEST IN CLASS AND ABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE THERAPEUTIC EDUCATORS. OUR SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF ALL DAY SERVICES INCLUDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, 2.5 HEALTHY MEALS A DAY, AND MEDICAL SCREENINGS FOR OUR CHILDREN; PARENT EDUCATIONS CLASSES, HOME VISIT

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PROVIDE CASH GRANTS AND FREE CONSULTING TO GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER INC (ILRC) IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED BY AND FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DISABILITIES WHO RESIDE IN VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES IN THE CENTRAL COAST AREA OF CALIFORNIA. ILRC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE FULL ACCESS, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, MAXIMUM SUCCESS, AND SELF- SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ILRC IS CONSUMER DRIVEN AND CONSUMER LEAD, MEANING THAT THE MAJORITY OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF HAVE DISABILITIES THEMSELVES.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS TO BRING TOGETHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN STIMULATING PUBLIC SUPPORT, UNDERSTANDING AND USE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY (CENTRAL AND EASTSIDE LIBRARIES) (THE LIBRARY); TO ENCOURAGE AND RECEIVE GIFTS, ENDOWMENTS AND BEQUESTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY; AND TO SUPPORT ANDCOOPERATE WITH THE LIBRARY'S REPRESENTATIVES IN DEVELOPING SERVICES ANDPROGRAMS FOR THE LIBRARY. THE CURRENT PROJECTS ARE: 1) LIBRARY PLAZA 2) A TEEN CENTER 3)EXTERIOR ENHACEMENTS 4) SECOND FLOOR PATIO 5) CHILDREN'S LIBRARY ENDOWMENT. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY OFFERSPECIFIC SERVICES OR PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL-RELATED PROGRAMS FOR TEENS, ADULTS AND SENIORS WITH BRAIN IMPAIRMENTS GIVING OPTIMAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS ON LEARNING, IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM AND INCREASING SOCIALIZATION.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of Islam, the religious faith and cultural system that is based on the belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Mohammed as the prophet of Allah and in the Koran as the revelation of Allah to Mohammed and the divinely authorized basis for the religious, social, civil, commercial, military and legal regulations of the Islamic world.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.