The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Des Moines

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES TO IOWA TRIAL LAWYERS

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THE MISSION OF TALLGRASS THEATER COMPANY IS TO ENRICH AND CONTRIBUTE TO CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF WEST DES MOINES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND TOURNAMENT LEAGUE SOFTBALL PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 500 GIRLS

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TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

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WORKING IN CONCERT WITH APTA, CTAA, AND OTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, TO HIGHLIGHT THE NEEDS AND BENEFITS OF BUS TRANSIT AND ENSURE BUS PROGRAMS ARE ADEQUATELY FUNDED AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL.

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TO INSPIRE AND ENHANCE THE EVOLUTION OF THE ORIGINAL HISTORIC VALLEY JUNCTION DISTRICT BY PRESERVING AND SHARING THE HISTORY, ATTRACTING AND SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES, AND ENGAGING AND CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY.

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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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IRIS, INC WAS ESTABLISHED BY FORMER IOWA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOB ANDERSON IN 1993. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE BY CONNECTING IOWA TO COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. IRIS CONDUCTS MANY PROGRAMS WHICH BRING STUDENTS, JOURNALISTS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, EDUCATORS, AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS FROM AFRICA, CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND ASIA TO IOWA. WHILE IN IOWA, THE INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS STAY WITH IOWA FAMILIES, STUDY IN IOWA SCHOOLS, INTERN IN IOWA BUSINESSES, AND BECOME INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. WHEN THEY RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, THEY TAKE WITH THEM NEW IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE ADVANCEMENT. THEY ALSO RETURN HOME WITH NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICANS AND OUR DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE. IRIS ALSO LINKS IOWANS TO THE WORLD BY FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ARRANGING FOR TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IOWANS. ALMOST ALL HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.

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THE IOWA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SOCIETY IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVOCACY AND CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

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ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION EMPOWER IOWAS COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO MAKE HEALTHY AND INFORMED DECISIONS.

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THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES ARE TO UNITE IOWA'S NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMPANIES TO ACHIEVE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC POLICY AND PROMOTE OUR INDUSTRY'S COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMERS, CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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THE TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEATH, DISABILITY, AD&D, DEPENDENT CARE AND MEDICAL BENEFITS, AND SUCH OTHER BENEFITS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS OF PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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TO DEVELOP, IMPROVE, AND PROMOTE THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EMPLOYERS, THEIR EMLPLOYEES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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TRADE ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a variety of personal social services or which offer personal social services not specified below.

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THIS ORGANIZATION IS A HYBRID CLASSICAL HOMESCHOOL COOPERATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES IN THE INSTRUCTION OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN IN A CLASSICAL MANNER.