The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

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BUILD SUPPORT IN THE US FOR THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME & OVERALL EFFORT TO ADDRESS GLOBAL HUNGER

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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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BENEFIT THE PUBLIC BY GRANTING THE CFP CERTIFICATION FOR PERSONAL & ETHICAL FINANCIAL PLANNING.

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The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

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TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, AND NATURAL RESOURCE DECISIONS THROUGH IMPARTIAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND POLICY ENGAGEMENT.

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GBCI PROVIDES THIRD-PARTY CREDENTIALING AND VERIFICATION FOR SEVERAL RATING SYSTEMS RELATING TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN JANUARY 2008 WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT OF THE LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED) PROJECT CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING PROCESSES. GBCI HAS EXPANDED ITS CERTIFICATION EFFORTS TO EIGHT RATING SYSTEMS ALL WITHIN THE SUSTAINABILITY UMBRELLA INCLUDING PEER, TRUE, SITES, ICP, RELI AND WELL. GBCI ALSO OVERSEES PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS INCLUDING THE LEED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, WHICH DENOTE LEADERSHIP IN GREEN BUILDING AND TO DISTINGUISH BUILDING PROFESSIONALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY STEWARD THE LEED CERTIFICATION PROCESS. ADDITIONAL GBCI CREDENTIALS INCLUDE THE SITES AP, THE WELL AP, CITY CLIMATE PLANNER, SEA AND SEP, THE LEED GREEN RATER, THE TRUE ADVISOR AND EDGE EXPERTS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR CREDIT UNIONS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT, PROTECT, UNIFY, AND ADVANCE THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE CREDIT UNION SYSTEM. IT PROVIDES LEGISLATIVE, RESEARCH, PUBLIC RELATIONSHIP, EDUCATIONAL AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR THE CREDIT UNION SYSTEM. ON JANUARY 1, 2024, CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MERGED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERALLY-INSURED CREDIT UNIONS TO BECOME AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS.

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THE TRUST WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO QUALIFYING RETIRED EMPLOYEES.

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AT A HISTORIC MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN 1963, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, VICE PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHALLENGED 244 OF AMERICA'S MOST PROMINENT ATTORNEYS TO SPEARHEAD THE CAUSE FOR EQUAL JUSTICE DURING A TUMULTUOUS CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE WAS FOUNDED AT THIS MEETING AND HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF EFFORTS TO ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS EVER SINCE. TODAY, THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO USE LEGAL ADVOCACY TO ACHIEVE RACIAL JUSTICE, FIGHTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT BLACK PEOPLE AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR HAVE THE VOICE, OPPORTUNITY, AND POWER TO MAKE THE PROMISES OF OUR DEMOCRACY REAL. THE LAWYERS' COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO MARSHAL THE RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE BAR TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION.

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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.

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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PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY LIVE, HAVE THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHETHER AND WHEN TO HAVE CHILDREN, TO EXIST FREE FROM FEAR AND STIGMA, AND TO LEAD THE LIVES THEY CHOOSE.

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TO PERFORM THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL TO THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL PARKS AGENCY.

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PROVIDE FREE EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISADVANTAGES AND DISABILITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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TO ADVANCE A BALANCED AND REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN INTERESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

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AFT SAVES THE LAND THAT SUSTAINS US, PROMOTES SOUND FARM PRACTICES, AND KEEPS FARMERS ON THE LAND.

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TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE.