The Nonprofit Ecosystem 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.

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TO ASSIST YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES IN BECOMING FULLY FUNCTIONING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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SUPPORT OF THE COLLEGE OF MINES AND EARTH SCIENCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

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TO PROVIDE CRITICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE IOWANS, PROTECTING THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS.

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INVEST ASSETS AND DISTRIBUTE INCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

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TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND RELATED BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

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THE MISSION OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY IS TO ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY BY PERFORMING GREAT ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.

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TO CREATE/SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES IN POLK COUNTY. ALSO, TO DEVELOP COUNTYWIDE STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENT A COMMITMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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FUNDING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PLANNERS AND RETIREES FOR LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION

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INSPIRE AND ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS THROUGH SUPERVISED AND SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES.

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TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR CORP

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AN OUTDOOR HISTORY MUSEUM WHICH CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE STORIES OF THE MIDWESTERN RURAL HERITAGE

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TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE WELFARE OF STUDENTS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES & CITIZENS OF IOWA.

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EVERYSTEP FOUNDATION PROVIDES DEDICATED STEWARDSHIP AND CULTIVATION OF COMMUNITY GIFTS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA, DOING BUSINESS AS EVERYSTEP. THE MISSION OF EVERYSTEP IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, SUPPORT FAMILIES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

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OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS OF STUDIES TO MEET IDENTIFIED EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UNDER TREATMENT AT LOCAL AREA HOSPITALS.