The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

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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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USAGING REPRESENTS AND SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND ADVOCATES FOR THE TITLE VI NATIVE AMERICAN AGING PROGRAMS THAT HELP OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE WITH OPTIMAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES.

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IMPROVING THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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THE JERUSALEM FUND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AWARENESS ABOUT PALESTINIAN AND ARAB-ISRAELI AFFAIRS. WHILE ITS EVENTS HAVE A LOCAL REACH, ITS PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION RESOURCES HAVE A NATIONAL CIRCULATION. IT ALSO SPONSORS A HUMANITARIAN AND CIVIL SOCIETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PALESTINIANS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL DIABETES CLINICS IN PALESTINE. IT IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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THE MISSION OF THE APHA FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH BY INSPIRING PHILANTHROPY, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION THAT ADVANCES PHARMACISTS' PATIENT CARE SERVICES. THE APHA FOUNDATION LOOKS TO CREATE A NEW MEDICATION USE SYSTEM WHERE PATIENTS, PHARMACISTS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS COLLABORATE TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THE COST EFFECTIVENESS AND QUALITY OF PATIENT HEALTH OUTCOMES.

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TO STRIVE TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE COMPETITION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT THAT HAS BEEN THE HALLMARK OF THE TEHNOLOGY INDUSTRY

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TO ELIMINATE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION & TO ENSURE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE.

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TO BRING THE CONCERNS OF THE US RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS TO BEAR ON PUBLIC POLICY.

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THE INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES (IAFNS) IS A UNIQUE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN WASHINGTON, DC, THAT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR ACADEMIC, GOVERNMENT, AND INDUSTRY SCIENTISTS TO IDENTIFY IMPORTANT NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY ISSUES THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS. IAFNS CONTRIBUTES TO AN IMPROVED SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF THOSE ISSUES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IAFNS ADDRESSES IMPORTANT FOOD, NUTRITION, AND WELLNESS TOPICS THROUGH COMMITTEES THAT FOCUS ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF DIET, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH PROMOTION. IAFNS HELPS DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE SCIENCE RELATED TO FOOD SAFETY, INCLUDING TOXICOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND PACKAGING ISSUES.

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TO USE THE POWER OF EDUCATION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. WE WORK WITH EDUCATORS, POLICYMAKERS, AND PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

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BALLET COMPANY, SCHOOL OF BALLET AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT

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SOLAR UNITED NEIGHBORS BUILDS AND PROMOTES LOCALLY BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS AND POLICIES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH.

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TO INCREASE JOURNALISTS' KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX ISSUES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM THROUGH AWARDS AND PROGRAMS.

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TO ADVANCE INTERVENTIONAL ONCOLOGY BY DEVELOPING EVIDENCE SUPPORTING IO THERAPIES, EDUCATING IO PRACTITIONERS, AND IMPROVING PATIENT ACCESS TO IO THERAPIES.

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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 is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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TO PROMOTE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, ADVANCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF MARINE TECHNOLOGY.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

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DALBERG CATALYST IS A 501(C)(3)ORG THAT GENERATES AND BRINGS TO LIFE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS TODAY'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES AS PRO-ACTIVE PROBLEM-SOLVERS.

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THE FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND WAS ESTABLISHED TO SAFEGUARD HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CONTINUED PRESENCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MINORITY IN THE HOLY LAND. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CHRISTIANS IN THE HOLY LAND WITH HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT.