The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Sherman Oaks

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The goal of this organization is to provide substance abuse education programs for people who are at risk for substance abuse in an effort to prevent their involvement with drugs and/or alcohol.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE AND VIDEO PROGRAMS TO K-12 SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.

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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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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide mental health services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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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.

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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.]

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS REGARDING HEALTH, RESEARCH, AND ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT. ONE SPECIFIC FOCUS OF INTEREST IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUTTHE POTENTIAL USE OF PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINES IN CLINICAL TRIALS AND FOR THE EVENTUALAPPROVED USE OF SUCH MEDICINES TO TREAT VARIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. WE WILL ALSOSUPPORT EFFORTS TO FUND RESEARCH AND FDA-PATH CLINICAL TRIALS FOR THESE MEDICINES,WHICH ARE CURRENTLY BEING STUDIED AT SOME OF OUR FINEST INSTITUTIONS FOR THESEPURPOSES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE L A SHERIFF RESERVE ASSOCIATION IS TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT FUND RAISING EFFORTS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE L A COUNTY RESERVE FORCES BUREAU INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE DETERRENCE OF CRIME.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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TO PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TREATMENTS AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED

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The goal of this organization is to provide, on an outpatient basis, a combination of treatment and education services to restore maximum functioning, a sense of well-being and a personally satisfying level of independence for individuals who have temporary or permanent disabilities.

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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.