The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ames

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THE IOWA TURKEY FEDERATION REPRESENTS, SUPPORTS, AND PROMOTES THE TURKEY INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS. THE FEDERATION COORDINATES AND ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE TURKEY INDUSTRY BETWEEN THEIR MEMBERS AS WELL AS THE INDUSTRY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES.

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SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS

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THE IOWA COOPERATIVE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATION PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED, AND WILL BE OPERATED BY, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE IOWA INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATIVES, AN IOWA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.

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The goal of this organization is to offer counseling, medication and other mental health services for people who have acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances.

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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KHOI FM EXISTS TO CREATE A LOCALLY PROGRAMMED, NONCOMMERCIAL, COMMUNITY-BASED RADIO STATION IN CENTRAL IOWA. OUR MISSION IS TO WELCOME ALL VOICES OF OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES, TO FREELY DISCUSS ISSUES, NOURISH THE SPIRIT, AND ENTERTAIN. WE WILL ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DRAW THEIR OWN CONCLUSIONS.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION ARE: 1) TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; 2) TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL AMONG PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES AND ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH; 3) TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF THE 2 WORLD WARS AND THE OTHER GREAT HOSTILITIES FOUGHT TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY; 4) TO CEMENT THE TIES AND COMRADSHIP BORN OF SERVICE; AND 5) TO CONSECRATE THE EFFORTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS AND SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in chemistry, the science which addresses the composition and behavior of matter including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

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The goal of this organization is to provide mediation services which help individuals who are having a dispute discuss the situation and reach an agreement without resorting to litigation.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions including brain injuries that affect the brain.

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THE IOWA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVICE TO PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FIELD. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC IN THE STATE OF IOWA ON THE BENEFITS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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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 IOWA STORMWATER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO MEMBER COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, FOR THOSE WHO WORK TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN IOWA.

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THE ARC OF STORY COUNTY ENRICHES THE LIVES OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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TO PROVIDE A CHRISTIAN FAMILY ENVIRONMENT TO FORMER INMATES. PROVIDING A WARM AND WHOLESOME ATMOSPHERE WHERE THEY CAN DEVELOP A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE AND VALUES

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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.