The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

MISSION:

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 ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO HELP THE POOR AND HOMELESS BY PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE & LONG-TERM NEEDS.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTING WELLNESS, RELIEVING SUFFERING, AND RESTORING HEALTH.

MISSION:

THE STUDENT FREEDOM INITIATIVE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENSURING FREEDOM IN PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE CHOICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS (MSIS).

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO BE AN EXEMPLARY LEARNING COMMUNITY - ENRICHED BY DIFFERENCES, INFORMED THROUGH INQUIRY, GLOBAL IN REACH.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE HUMAN PROGRESS THROUGH AN ECONOMIC, (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE CONTINUATION)POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL SYSTEM BASED ON INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, INCENTIVE, OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE USA IMPROVES LIVES BY ADVANCING AMERICAN BUSINESS. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT HELP BUSINESSES CREATE JOBS AND GROW OUR ECONOMY.

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.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO CHILDREN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, HEALTH PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ACOG'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND THE PROFESSION OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE SEEKING CARE.

MISSION:

CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO HELP PROMOTE GREATER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF BUDGET POLICIES.

MISSION:

ACF IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PHILANTHROPY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.

MISSION:

TRINITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTION OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN FOR THE INTELLECTUAL, ETHICAL, AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF CONTEMPORARY WORK, CIVIC AND FAMILY LIFE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA) IS TO SERVE, ADVANCE, AND LEAD THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE, SUSTAIN, AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN AMERICA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

MISSION:

TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND ADVANCE EQUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEMS BY BRINGING TOGETHER SOLUTIONS ACROSS RESEARCH, PRACTICE, AND TECHNOLOGY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN OUR NATION AND TO PROVIDE (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O) HIGH QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY TO PREPARE NEW LEADERS.

MISSION:

THE INTN'L ASSOC. OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS SERVES AS THE LABOR ORGANIZATION FOR VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE IRONWORKING INDUSTRY IN THE US AND CANADA.

MISSION:

SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT