The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

MISSION:

THE OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND (OTF) IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADVANCING GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM. OTF SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOCUSED ON COUNTERACTING REPRESSIVE CENSORSHIP AND SURVEILLANCE, ENABLING CITIZENS WORLDWIDE TO RELIABLY ACCESS NEWS AND INFORMATION AND TO EXERCISE THEIR FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS ONLINE.

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TO TRANSFORM THE WAY BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITIES ARE DESIGNED, BUILT AND OPERATED, ENABLING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, HEALTHY, AND PROSPEROUS ENVIRONMENT THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

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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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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 PRESCHOOL 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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The goal of this organization is to provide employment and job related 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 work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

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BRIYA PCS IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND IS OPERATING UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE DC GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN THAT EMPOWERS FAMILIES THROUGH A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE FAMILY LITERACY MODEL.

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ADVANCE RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL ACTION.

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MARY'S CENTER EMBRACES ALL COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to operate twenty-four hour medical institutions that provide diagnostic and treatment services for people whose illnesses require an overnight stay. Most hospitals also provide a variety of services on an outpatient basis. Use this code for hospitals not specified below.

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DC SAFE (SURVIVORS AND ADVOCATES FOR EMPOWERMENT) ENSURES THE SAFETY AND SELF-DETERMINATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA THROUGH EMERGENCY SERVICES, COURT ADVOCACY AND SYSTEM REFORM.

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AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR ACADEMIC NURSING, AACN SERVES AS THE CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN NURSING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE.

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TO PROVIDE POST RETIREMENT HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR THE STAFF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS UNION.

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USA FOR UNHCR PROTECTS REFUGEES AND EMPOWERS THEM WITH HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE HARDSHIP GRANTS, INTEREST FREE MORTGAGE LOANS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE TO MEMBERS OF UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS AFFILIATED WITH THE AFL-CIO.

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BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF GRASS- ROOTS ADVOCATES WHO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO KNOW, USE, AND SHAPE THE LAW.

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TO ADMINISTER AND DEFRAY THE COSTS OF TRAINING FOR OPERATING ENGINEERS EMPLOYED IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES.

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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 ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION SEEKS TO END HIV/AIDS GLOBALLY IN CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.