The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gainesville

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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 operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS TO FLORIDA'S VETERANS.

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TO PROVIDE A LONG TERM, SELF-SUSTAINING SOURCE OF QUALIFIED AND EXEMPLARY PRACTIONERS OF THE ART OF BRIDGE THAT WILL PERPETUATE AND ADVANCE THE HIGH STANDARD OF THE ART TO INDIVIDUALS, PAIRS, TEAMS AND ASSOCIATIONS ON A REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.

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PROVIDE GRANTS TO FILL CRITICAL LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION IN THE THEATRE ARTS.

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TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION BY PROVIDING RESOURCES & SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FFA CHAPTERS IN FLORIDA.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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THE FLORIDA SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL MIDWIFERY PROVIDES DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIFERY EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE MISSION OF CONSERVATION BURIAL INC. (CBI) IS TO PROVIDE A NATURAL BURIAL CHOICE THAT CONSERVES LAND AND REUNITES PEOPLE WITH THE EARTH. CBI STAFF REGULARLY HOST FREE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH END-OF-LIFE PLANNING AND SHARE DETAILS ABOUT THEIR AVAILABLE CHOICES. STAFF ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO HOSPICE AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, SERVICE ORGANIZATION, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND FUNERAL HOMES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ALL THE CHOICES AVAILABLE TO THEM. AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF CBI'S VALUES IS ITS GOAL OF KEEPING THEIR BURIAL FEES AS AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE. BY DOING THIS, CBI HELPS PEOPLE AND THE PLANET BY MAKING WHAT ARGUABLY IS THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICE OF BODY DISPOSITION, AN AFFORDABLE OPTION TO AS MANY FOLKS AS POSSIBLE.

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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 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GAINESVILLE IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ITS PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MEALS, ASSISTED LIVING AND RELATED SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

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TO END HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER, EFFECTIVE SERVICES AND PERMANENT SOLUTIONS TO PEOPLE WITHOUT HOUSING.

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THE ASSOCIATION FOR TROPICAL BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION IS INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE, MEMBERSHIP, AND OBJECTIVES, FUNCTIONING AS AN INTERNATIONAL BODY TO PROMOTE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNICATION FOR TROPICAL BIOLOGY.

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BFREE'S MISSIONS IS TO CONSERVE THE BIODIVERSITY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF BELIZE. AS THE ONLY FIELD STATTION IN THIS BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT AREA, WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY SUCESSFULLY INTERGRATING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ENVIRONMNTAL EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION INITITIVES IN THE MAYA MOUNTAINS OF BELIZE, WHILE ALSO ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS, AND UTIMAELY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIVE FOR BELIZEANS AND VISITORS FROM ABROAD.

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THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (BANCF) REPRESENTS THE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING INDUSTRY, PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ALL MEMBERS, AND SUPPORTS THE FREEDOM TO OPERATE AS ENTREPRENEURS IN AN OPEN AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. BANCF IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY, INTEGRITY, AND PROFESSIONALISM WITHIN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY, WHILE PROMOTING THE CREATION OF DESIRABLE COMMUNITIES AND THE AMERICAN DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP.

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EMPOWER ADULTS AFFECTED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT FOR SELF-DIRECTED RECOVERY.

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THE GAINESVILLE SOCCER ALLIANCE WAS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE AMATEUR YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS AND AMATEUR YOUTH SOCCER COMPETITION IN THE GAINESVILLE AREA. THE CLUB PROVIDES AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF COMPETITIVE YOUTH SOCCER. THE CLUB PROVIDES THIS ENVIRONMENT TO APPROXIMATELY 800 CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 18.