The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chicago

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LEASES PROPERTY TO LESTER AND ROSALIE ANIXTER CENTER, A RELATED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

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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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IN 2002, PAT TILLMAN PROUDLY PUT HIS NFL CAREER WITH THE ARIZONA CARDINALS ON HOLD TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ESTABLISHED THE PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION FOLLOWING PATS DEATH IN APRIL 2004 WHILE SERVING WITH THE 75TH RANGER REGIMENT IN AFGHANISTAN. CREATED TO HONOR PATS LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE, THE PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION INVESTS IN MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES THROUGH ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSBUILDING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEADERS COMMITTED TO SERVICE TO OTHERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION, VISIT WWW.PATTILLMANFOUNDATION.ORG. FOUNDED IN 2008, THE TILLMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR NATIONS ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES BY INVESTING IN THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COVERS DIRECT STUDY-RELATED EXPENSES, INCLUDING TUITION AND FEES, BOOKS AND LIVING EXPENSES, FOR SCHOLARS WHO ARE PURSUING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE OR POST-GRADUATE DEGREES AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, U.S.-BASED ACC

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PROUDLY FOUNDED BY ETHNIC CHINESE REFUGEES, CHINESE MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION (CMAA) IS LED BY MANY PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS FROM THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS, PROMOTE THE INTERESTS, AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME, DIVERSE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES ACROSS METROPOLITAN CHICAGO THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, THE ELDERLY, AND SMALL BUSINESSES.

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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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THE CENTER PROMOTES AND GROWS CHICAGO'S ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY.

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TO REDUCE PREVENTABLE CAUSES OF BLINDNESS BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NECESSITY FOR AND THE METHODS OF PREVENTING BLINDNESS AND BY FUNDING RESEARCH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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OUR MISSION IS TO OPEN DOORS TO IMPROVE LIVES AND UPLIFT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, INFORMATION, REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY FOR DENTAL STUDENTS.

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ALAIN LOCKE CHARTER SCHOOL IS DEVOTED TO THE BETTERMENT OF URBAN CHILDREN BY IMPROVING EDUCATION THROUGH IDENTIFYING, IMPROVING, AND IMPLEMENTING THE BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION.

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FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE PLANNERS WHO SHARE MEETING TECHNIQUES AND IDEAS.

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SERVE THE PUBLIC BY ENCOURAGING ACCOUNTING AS A CAREER & PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS.

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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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TO FURTHER THE SCIENCE OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF IMPLANT CARE THROUGH HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS.

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PROVIDE GRANTS AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF HAND SURGEONS WHEN NECESSARY.

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DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF THE CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF PUERTO RICO THROUGH ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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SALT & LIGHT COALITION IS A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT THAT MOBILIZES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPOWER TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS TO HEAL AND THRIVE THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. WITH 25,000 WOMEN AND GIRLS FALLING PREY TO TRAFFICKING EVERY YEAR IN CHICAGO ALONE, WE HELP YOUNG WOMEN THAT HAVE FALLEN PREY TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION TO RECLAIM THEIR BODIES, RECLAIM THEIR CONFIDENCE, AND FIND THEIR PASSION. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS GREAT WORK THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN, YEAR-LONG PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HEALING AND EQUIPPING WOMEN TO GET JOBS.

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PROVIDING A NURSERY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN IN WHICH PARENTS ARE INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR CHILD'S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

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ACP EMPOWERS MEMBER SUCCESS, PROMOTES EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL PRACTICE OF PROSTHODONTICS, AND DRIVES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN THE RESTORATION OF TEETH AND OROFACIAL STRUCTURES TO ENHANCE ORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.