The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Des Moines

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE A BUSINESS AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS OUR MEMBERS TO SUCCEED IN SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CUSTOMERS WITH THE BEST COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE WIGS FREE OF CHARGE TO CANCER PATIENTS FOLLOWING RADIATION TREATMENT OR CHEMOTHERAPY

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ICUF'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION FINANCIAL WELL-BEING FOR ALL.

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HELP PETS AND PET OWNERS IN NEED. ADOPT OUT HOMELESS PETS TO NEW FAMILIES

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TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL CAMPING PROGRAM FOR IOWA'S YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 17 WHO HAVE DIABETES THAT PROMOTES DIABETES MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE FOR CONTROLLING DIABETES.

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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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OX BUILDING CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AS A DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION AND DEVOTES ITS NET EARNINGS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FRATERNAL PURPOSES.

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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The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CAMPING EXPERIENCES FOR GIRLS OF ALL RACES AND CREEDS.

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.

MISSION:

PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA.

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ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

WE STRIVE TO BE THE UNIFYING ORGANIZATION THAT ENABLES THE WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL DISTRICTWIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE THE JOY OF LEARNING; IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES; AND PREPARE ALL STUDENTS TO BECOME CONFIDENT, COMPETENT AND ENGAGED CITIZENS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO BELONG, CONNECT, AND ACHIEVE.

MISSION:

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