The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fairfield

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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 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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TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CLUBHOUSE FACILITY KNOWN AS THE SMILOW BURROUGHS CLUBHOUSE

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the options available to physicians who have advanced training in the biological, social and environmental factors that have an influence on a developing child and expertise in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases that are common to children and youth.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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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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TO PROMOTE INTER-TOWN FRIENDSHIPS BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN FAIRFIELD, WESTON, WETPORT, AND WILTON, CT. BY PROVIDING FORMAL DANCES WHICH ENABLE THEM TO SOCIALIZE. THESE FORMAL DANCES ALSO HELP TO INSTILL SOCIAL GRACES. THE DANCES WERE ESTABLISHED IN 1938. THE DANCES RAISE MONEY THAT ID DISTRIBUTED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT WHICH BENEFIT ADOLESCENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in television productions and broadcast, including producers of public television, cable television, community access television, broadcasting in schools, and interactive television.

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THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC.

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TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, RAISING FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SELECTED PUBLIC CHARITIES, BY WAY OF A FESTIVAL ONCE A YEAR.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of cancer. The associated medical specialty is medical oncology, a subspecialty of internal medicine.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct studies on major national security topics including the U.S. armed forces, weapons decisions, deployment policies and the security aspects of U.S. foreign relations; monitor legislation on national security issues; advocate for specific defense policies and expenditures; and engage in other activities related to the security of the United States.