The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Brandon

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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SUPPORT THE COACHING OF UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH AND TEENS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.

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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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CENTER PLACE OFFERS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING ORIGINAL ART EXHIBITS, ART EDUCATION AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. AS INDICATED BY ITS NAME, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A CENTRALIZED MEETING FACILITY FOR THE PURSUIT OF THESE ACTIVITIES AND OFFERS RENTAL OF MEETING ROOMS FOR COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing.

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The goal of this organization is to provide both health care services and underwrite health and medical insurance. Also included are medical groups which provide health care for HMO members on a contract with the HMO and physician practice groups generally associated with teaching, research, and public hospitals.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to arrange permanent homes under new legal parentage for individuals whose birth parents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide information and services that help the public protect themselves from crime or which prevent its occurrence.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to provide food, agriculture or nutrition services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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TRAINING PLAYERS FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND BASEBALL

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.