The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oak Park

MISSION:

OPERATING A MUSEUM, RESEARCH CENTER AND ARCHIVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ERNEST HEMINGWAY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HIS OAK PARK ORIGINS AND IMPACT ON WORLD LITERATURE

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF OAK PARK DBA WONDER WORKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN ALL YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH POSITIVE, PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

MISSION:

WE ARE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ORGANIZED TO COLLABORATE WITH OAK PARK RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTRAORDINARY PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE OUR PARKS AND COMMUNITY LIFE.

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 goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE, EITHER DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.

MISSION:

TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE UNITY TEMPLE, PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

MISSION:

INDIA DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (IDS) IS A NONPROFIT, NON-POLITICAL, AND SECULAR ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA .

MISSION:

THE HEADS NETWORK PROMOTES ACTIVE COLLABORATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL HEADS AND LEADERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS AND ADVANCING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP. PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL MEETING IN A UNIQUE VENUE, MENTORING SEMINARS FOR ASPIRING WOMEN LEADERS, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING FOR ALL MEMBER SCHOOLS.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE ELDERLY PERSONS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE GREATER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LIFE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME, AT RISK POPULATIONS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN UNIQUE ENRICHMENT TRAVEL EXPERIENCES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO SCHOOL READINESS

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:

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:

The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases and conditions that affect specific organs or organ systems in the body. Use this code for organizations that focus on diseases that affect a wide range of organs or organ systems or on those not specified below.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A LOCATION AND SOURCE FOR SPRITUAL WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY

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:

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