The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Berea

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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PROVIDING INSTRUCTION AND OTHER SERVICES TO STUDENTS.

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FAHE BRINGS PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND A THRIVING APPALACHIA THROUGH EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND SECURITY FOR ALL. AS LEADERS WE SPEAK WITH A UNIFIED VOICE TO INFLUENCE POLICY, PHILANTHROPY, AND SYSTEMS CHANGE.

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BEREA COLLEGE SCIENCE AND HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. (BCSHF) FORMED TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, AND OPERATE A SCIENCE AND HEALTH CURRICULUM BUILDING IN SUPPORT OF BEREA COLLEGE. BCSHF IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN SUPPORT OF THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF BEREA COLLEGE.

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THE MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION INVESTS IN PEOPLE AND PLACES IN EASTERN KENTUCKY TO ADVANCE A JUST TRANSITION TO A NEW ECONOMY THAT IS MORE DIVERSE, SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE AND RESILIENT.

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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST WORKING TO PROTECT, CONNECT AND RESTORE WILDLANDS IN KENTUCKY.

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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 goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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A LAND HOLDING COMPANY CONTROLLED BY BEREA COLLEGE.

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APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION WORKS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE APPALACHIAN COUNTIES OF KENTUCKY.

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BUSINESS LEAGUE SERVING NON FEDERAL PUBLIC SECTOR APPROXIMATELY 400 MEMBERS

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON IMPORTANT POLICY ISSUES FACING THE COMMONWEALTH.

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RESIDENTIAL AND ONLINE PROGRAMS PROVIDE TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN WOMEN TO BUILD STABLE AND FULFILLING LIVES.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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THE MISSION OF PARTNERS FOR RURAL IMPACT, INC (PRI) IS TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, PROSPERITY AND WELL-BEING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY COMMUNITIES OF PERSISTENT POVERTY. PRI ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS FOR K-12 RURAL SCHOOLS AND PROVIDING COACHING, MENTORING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES, RESIDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS WORK HELPS TO BUILD THE NECESSARY SUPPORTS THAT RURAL STUDENTS NEED TO ENSURE THEIR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS AND INCREASE THEIR ECONOMIC MOBILITY. PRI USES A PLACE-BASED APPROACH TO ACCELERATE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES WHEREBY LOCAL AND PROXIMATE LEADERS COLLABORATE TO DRAW ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES OF THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

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TO EMPOWER RURAL PEOPLE TO IMPACT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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EDUCATION RELATED TO THE FORAGE AND GRASSLAND INDUSTRY

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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PROVIDING TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS OF HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN KENTUCKY.

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KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD SEEKS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE INTEGRITY, STABILITY, AND BEAUTY OF KENTUCKYS NATIVE FORESTS AND BIOTIC COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.