The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Moines

MISSION:

ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE U.S. PORK INDUSTRY BY AFFECTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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IMPROVE LIVES BY UNITING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY

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HOPE MINISTRIES IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF FREE MEALS, SAFE SHELTER, AND COMPREHENSIVE LIFE-RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS, NEAR-HOMELESS, AND HUNGRY MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN IOWA. THE MISSION OF HOPE MINISTRIES IS TO RESCUE THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS, HUNGRY, ABUSED OR ADDICTED, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOPE, RECOVERY AND RESTORATION THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST.

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GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. PARTNERS WITH GOD AND ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD SIMPLE, DECENT HOUSING WHICH STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND TRANSFORMS NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH HOME OWNERSHIP.

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EVERYSTEP IS A FAMILY OF NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERING COMPASSION AND GUIDANCE DURING LIFE'S MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS.

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WE PROVIDE FOOD FOR IOWA CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS TO LEAD FULL AND ACTIVE LIVES, STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE.

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THE VEBA TRUST IS THE FUNDING VEHICLE FOR THE PLAN SPONSORS PAYMENT TO PROVIDE LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR UNION EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES

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PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDES MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH EXCEPTIONAL COMPASSION AND RESPECT.

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OPERATE AN INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT FACILITY IN A MANNER WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTS THE FREEDOM OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE IN A GRACIOUS ATTRACTIVE SETTING. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS, A 24 HOUR HEALTH SERVICES FACILITY OR RESIDENTIAL CARE IS AVAILABLE. SCOTTISH RITE PARK HAS 153 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, 51 DUALLY CERTIFIED ICF/SNF BEDS AND A 25 BED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.

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TO PROVIDE SOCIAL MINISTRY SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT IOWA.

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THE VEBA TRUST IS THE FUNDING VEHICLE FOR THE PLAN SPONSORS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

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MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE HOYT SHERMAN MANSION, MUSEUM, THEATER, AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AND USE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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EXPLORING, EXPLAINING AND CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF PLANTS.

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TO INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION.THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE A) TO MANAGE THE BLANK PARK ZOO; B) TO SOLICIT, COLLECT AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ZOO; C) TO PROMOTE INTEREST AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING THE ZOO; D) TO IMPLEMENT AND ASSIST IN THE STUDY OF ZOOLOGICAL NATURAL HISTORY, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND THE SCIENCE ALLIED THEREWITH; E) TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ZOO.

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TO CREATE A REGIONAL WATER TRAILS NETWORK BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AND ALONG OUR WATERWAYS.

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PROVIDE HOLISTIC AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS. WE DO THIS THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE AND PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

CALVIN COMMUNITY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE, ON A NONPROFIT BASIS, SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN A CARING, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS AND CONTRIBUT TO THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY AND HAPPINESS.

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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.

MISSION:

RAISE FUNDS FOR RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS BY SOLICITING AND ACCEPTING GIFTS, DONATIONS, BEQUESTS AND GRANTS TO HELP FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO GUARANTEE THE FAIR CONTINUES TO BE A SALUTE TO THE STATE'S BEST IN AG, INDUSTRY, ENTERTAINMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT