The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Abilene

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION. WORKING WITH 350 FAMILIES, EDUCATING THEM ON FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND THE VALUE OF GOOD RECORDS, GATHERING DATA FROM FARMERS RELATIVE TO THE COST OF PRODUCING FARM COMMODITIES.

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The goal of this organization

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TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR VETERANS AND YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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GREAT PLAINS THEATRE INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ABILENE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN THE EFFORT TO PROMOTE THE ART OF LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES, CINEMA AND YOUTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for newcomers, travelers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.

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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 focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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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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The goal of this organization are the religious affiliations that are engaged in radio productions and broadcasts which have religious content.

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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 is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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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 provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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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.]

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities for cooperative group living experiences in the out-of-doors; and which provide opportunities to learn campcraft, nature lore and conservation, and participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational, athletic and group social activities including cookouts.

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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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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 membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.