The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Topanga

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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The goal of this organization is to provide civil rights, social action or advocacy 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 train people to become effective leaders at the national or local level.

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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 is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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

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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 goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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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 publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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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 are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality 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 are the organizations whose members are followers of the religious philosophy that originated on the Indian subcontinent and is marked by an outlook that tends to view all forms and theories as aspects of one eternal being and truth; a belief in ahimsa, karma, dharma, samsara and moksha; and the practice of the way of works, the way of knowledge or the way of devotion as the means of release from the round of rebirths.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to promote harmony and understanding among nations either globally or in a particular region of the world and/or engage in activities that promote peaceful ways of managing and settling international conflicts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.