The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Moines

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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A BASEBALL LEAGUE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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TO ENHANCE THE BIOSCIENCE-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF IOWA AND TO FURTHER THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE STATE OF IOWA.

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TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESERVATION ACQUISITION AND DISSEMINATION OF GENEALOGICAL HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF A RESEARCH LIBRARY THE PUBLICATION OF RECORDS AND THE PRESENTATION OF CONFERENCES WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES.

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TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CHAPTER HOUSE FOR THE DRAKE UNIVERSITY CHAPTER OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FRATERNITY

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TO DEVELOP A CADRE OF FUTURE LEADERS AND TO MAINTAIN AN ALUMNI GROUP TO CONTINUE NETWORKING ESTABLISHED BY THE PROGRAMS.

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UNITE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE A SOCIETY FREE FROM SEXUAL VIOLENCE & MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS.

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The goal of this organization is to run postsecondary educational institutions, known alternatively as community colleges or junior colleges and commonly organized into two-year programs, that offer instruction that has been adapted in content, level and schedule to meet the needs of the community in which they are located.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide services related to international affairs where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE POLK COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY IS TO BRING TOGETHER INTO ONE ORGANIZATION ETHICAL, QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS OF POLK, WARREN, AND DALLAS COUNTIES TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF MEDICINE AND THE BETTERMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNITY, HARMONY, AND THE WELFARE OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND TO UNITE WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH VARIOUS MEDICAL SOCIETIES IN THE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PHYSICIAN REFERRAL AND BACKGROUND EDUCATION AND TRAINING INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS AND ACCESS TO SPECIALTY COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN CENTRAL IOWA.

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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS, LOANS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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.

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PROVIDES HOMELESS WOMEN A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, BUDGETING, HOUSING, JOB READINESS, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, AND HEALTH ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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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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EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK TO ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.

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TO PROVIDE BENEFITS WHICH SAFEGUARD OR IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PARTICIPANTS

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DES MOINES FILM IS A NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO GROWING THE FILM CULTURE IN DES MOINES.

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.