The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

MISSION:

WE ENVISION A WORLD OF ENGAGED INDIVIDUALS, ROBUST INSTITUTIONS, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE LIVES AND THE NATURAL WORLD, AND STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES. TO HELP CREATE THIS FUTURE, WE LEAD AND CATALYZE THE CHARITABLE COMMUNITY, PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.

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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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ORGANIZED FOR THE CREATION OF FUNDS OR ENDOWMENTS FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOUND LEARNING THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

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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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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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NRF'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY.

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LAMB'S MISSION IS TO LAY A FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE, HABITS, ATTITUDES, AND SKILLS, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR A LIFETIME OF CREATIVE THINKING AND LEARNING. THE OVERALL GOAL IS BI-LITERACY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. TO ACHIEVE THAT, LAMB CREATES CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR PRE- SCHOOL THROUGH 5TH GRADE CHILDREN, UTILIZING HANDS-ON MONTESSORI MATERIALS WHICH ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, SELF-CORRECTING, SEQUENCED AND FLOW FROM SIMPLE TO COMPLEX IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY.

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STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FUND FOR LA RAZA, INC. (SIFLR) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF UNIDOSUS, TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES WHEREVER LOCATED, AND TO DO ANY AND ALL LAWFUL ACTS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY, USEFUL, SUITABLE, OR PROPER TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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TO PROVIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS TO U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS.

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THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND IS A JOINTLY MANAGED TAFT-HARLEY, MULTI-EMPLOYER,COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED,SELF INSURED AND INSURED HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN.

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A.P.L.U.'S OVERRIDING MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.

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TO ORGANIZE ALL FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL OR RESCUE WORKERS TO: SECURE JUST COMPENSATION; PROMOTE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND HARMONIOUS WORK ENVIRONMENT; PROMOTE RESEARCH AND TRAINING; ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION OF UNIONS; CULTIVATE FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS.

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NECA IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION, LABOR RELATIONS, CURRENT INFORMATION AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT IS THE VOICE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY, WORKING TO PROMOTE HIGHER STANDARDS, QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND TRAINING FOR A SKILLED WORKFORCE.

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THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION TO ENHANCE THE RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY'S SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE A DIVERSE GROUP OF CHILDREN TO MEET HIGH EXPECTATIONS, DEVELOP CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX SUBJECTS, WHILE ACQUIRING A LOVE OF LEARNING AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CHARACTER.

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical, educational and counseling services which relate to the conception, delivery and care of offspring.

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TO PROMOTE AN EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS WORLDWIDE, TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY AND THE RIGHT OF LAWYERS TO PRACTICE AND TO SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS FOR LAWYERS WORLDWIDE.

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THE NORTH FUND PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.

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THE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT FEDERATION OF AFFILIATE STATE HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, TOGETHER REPRESENTING MORE THAN 14,000 NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT NURSING, ASSISTED LIVING, DEVELOPMENTALLY-DISABLED, AND SUB-ACUTE CARE PROVIDERS, CARING FOR MORE THAN ONE MILION INDIVIDUALS EACH DAY.