The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Moines

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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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AN ENDOWMENT TRUST TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

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PROMOTE RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION IN SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, HISTORY, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORT OF SOCCER THROUGH ORGANIZATION, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCCER PROGRAMS

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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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THIS IS A MULTIEMPLOYER COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED PLAN THAT PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR APPRENTICES AND JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKERS.

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TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME IOWANS THOUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO IOWA LEGAL AID

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THE CORPORATION HAS ONE APARTMENT BUILDING IN WHICH IT LEASES INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS TO PERSONS WHO ARE CONSIDERED TO BE LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY PER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

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DOROTHY'S HOUSE PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR THE PRACTICE OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN INTERRUPTED BY TRAFFICKING, EXPLOITATION AND PROSTITUTION.

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TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL IOWA,.

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EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ENRICH COMMUNITY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND CIVILITY INITIATIVES. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BUILD AWARENESS OF LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, CIVILITY, AND THE WALLACE FAMILY HISTORY.

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AGING RESOURCES IS PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROSPERITY AND RECOGNITION OF IOWA'S SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION INDUSTRY.

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PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ORGANIZED EFFORT TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN DESIRABLE WORKING CONDITIONS.

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MEET WITH PASTORS/CHURCH LEADERS TO MENTOR. CONDUCT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES AND SEMINARS. ASSIST PASTORS/LEADERS IN CONDUCTING THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY (CHRIST-LIFE) CLASSES IN THEIR CHURCH. DEVELOP MATERIALS TO DISCIPLE PASTORS/LEADERS AND OTHERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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OUR WORLDWIDE MISSION IS REACHING THE WORLD BY PREACHING AND TEACHING THE WORD OF GOD WITHOUT HESITATION AND COMPROMISE. TRAIN A GREAT NUMBER OF WONDERFUL CHURH LEADERS AND SERVANTS, EARNESTLY TEACHING THEM TO SERVE GOD FAITHFULLY WITH ALL HEART AND CAPABILITY AIMING AT BRINGING MANY OF THOSE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS LOST SOULS TO A TRUE REPENTANCE TO JESUS CHRIST.

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RUTH HARBOR PROVIDES A HOME FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHERE THEY CAN RESIDE OR COME FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES.

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TO ENCOURAGE THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY AND TO REPRESENT THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC WHICH IT SERVES.