The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Wheaton

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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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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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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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BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS IS A POLICY ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION NETWORK THAT ADVANCES THE CAUSES OF PEACE, PROSPERITY AND FREEDOM BY HIGHLIGHTING THE VALUE OF TAXPAYER CENTERED AND LIBERTY FOCUSED POLICIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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TO PROVIDE YOUTH LACROSSE PLAYERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A LACROSSE EXPERIENCE WHERE THEY CAN DEVELOP POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM AND BUILD CHARACTER BY LEARNING THE VIRTUES OF HARD WORK, FAIR PLAY, RESPECT, HONESTY, SELF-CONTROL, TEAMWORK, AND SPORTSMANSHIP.

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The goal of this organization is to provide intensive treatment and rehabilitation services for adult or juvenile offenders. The focus of the service is on rehabilitation of the offender rather than preparation for release into the community.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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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)

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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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MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO FULFILL THEIR OWN PURPOSE AND POTENTIAL BY FOSTERING CULTURES OF LITERACY.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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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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The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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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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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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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 for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.