The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iola

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO ENHANCE THE COLLEGE'S MISSION ATTAINMENT. THIS PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ENSURING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF THE INSTITUTION; THE CULTIVATION OF SIGNIFICANT INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND BUSINESSES; AND EVENTUALLY THE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES FOR BROADER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COLLEGE'S STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF.

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The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

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"MAKING AVAILABLE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE AREA CULTURAL FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND ENTERTAINMENT PERHAPS NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE."

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TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ALLEN COUNTY, KANSAS BY PROVIDING, SPONSORING, FACILITATING, PROMOTING, AND SUPPORTING HEALTH CARE, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCH RESIDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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TO ENGAGE IN, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT AND BETTERMENT OF THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY IN AND SURROUNDING ALLEN COUNTY, KS

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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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ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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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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PROVIDE QUARTERLY CONTRIBUTION SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHURCH

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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IOLA THEATRE ASSOCIATION IS RAISING FUNDS THROUGH GRANTS AND A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE THE IOLA THEATRE. WE ARE WORKING WITH AN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO SCOPE THE RESTORATION AND RENOVATION WORK NEEDED AND TO OBTAIN PRECISE COST ESTIMATES. ALL WORK IS TO BE FUNDED THROUGH A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TARGETING LOCAL AND REGIONAL DONORS AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE PUBLICLY BID. THIS PERIOD IS ESTIMATED TO TAKE 180 DAYS FOR THE INITIAL PHASE AND AN ADDITIONAL 180 DAYS TO SECURE FUNDING AND REQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER WEEK BY VOLUNTEERS. UPON EXECUTION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, WE ANTICIPATE A 365 DAY CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, WITH TOTAL RENOVATION/RESTORATION COSTS ESTIMATED AT APPROXIMATELY $4 MILLION. THIS WORK WILL BE FUNDED THROUGH PRIVATE FOUNDATION FUNDING, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT, AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE OVERSEEN BY A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT WILL LIKELY SPEND UPWARDS OF 30 HOURS PER WEEK.

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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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

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ALLEN REGIONAL TRANSIT IS PROVIDING NON-EMERGENT, SAFETY NET, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE LOCAL RESIDENTS IN ALLEN COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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TO CONDUCT YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPORTS, DRUG AWARENESS & EDUCATION; VERTERANS REMEMBERANCE, CARE & RECOGNITION ACTIVITES, AND MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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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.]