The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Owensboro

MISSION:

TO RAISE, STEWARD, AND DISTRIBUTE PHILANTROPIC FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF OWENSBORO HEALTH'S MISSION TO HEAL THE SICK AND IMPROVE HEALTH IN WESTERN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHERN INDIANA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY

MISSION:

THE YMCA HAS SERVED OUR COMMUNITY SINCE ITS CHARTER ON MAY 24, 1895. GOVERNED BY A LOCAL NON-PROFIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE YMCA IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION YMCA OF USA. THE VISION STATEMENT INTENDS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, & BODY FOR ALL. SERVING ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, THE YMCA IS COMMITTED TO INCLUSIVENESS: REACHING OUT TO OLD & YOUNG; CREATING BRIDGES BETWEEN SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHASMS; PROGRAMMING HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES TO THE FIT AND YET-TO-BE FIT; ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN; PROVIDING AQUATIC SAFETY; IMPACTING ANTI-SOCIAL AND/OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF YOUTH; CONNECTING WITH CHILDREN & ADULTS TO IMPROVE OBESITY RATES.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, process, type, transport and store whole blood and blood products including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents for use by people who need transfusions; and which conduct pretransfusion compatibility tests to ensure that blood transfusions, when necessary, are as safe as possible.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE MUSEUM TOURS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHICH ALLOWS VISITORS TO VIEW BLUEGRASS MEMORABILIA, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC, TO PROVIDE MUSIC PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN, TO BUILD NEW AUDIENCES FOR BLUEGRASS MUSIC, TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC AND SPUR ITS GROWTH.

MISSION:

TO SERVICE AT RISK CHILDREN BY ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, ECONOMICAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH AS WELL AS CONSTRUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO CRIME BY ASSISTING IN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & PROGRESS.

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The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

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THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF OUR AGENCY IS TO SEEK OUT, IDENTIFY AND WORK TOWARD MITIGATING THE CAUSES OF POVERTY WITHING THE COMMUNITY; TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY MORE RESPONSIVIE TO THE NEEDS AND INTEREST OF THE LOW-INCOME BY MOBILIZING AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND INSTILLING A GREATER INSTITUTIONAL SENSE; AND TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF PRIORITIES AMONG PROJECTS AS NEEDED FOR THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES FOR SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.

MISSION:

TO CREATE MEANINGFUL, IMAGINATIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH LIVES AND CREATE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES.

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TO DISCOVER, OBSERVE AND ENJOY THE WONDERS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROVIDE PRICELESS EDUCATION TO FOSTER AN AWARENESS OF OUR INTERACTION WITH NATURE.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

MISSION:

OPPORTUNITY CENTER SERVICES AND SUPPORT EMPOWERS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO LEAD THEIR BEST LIVES.THE OPPORTUNITY CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1956 BY A GROUP OF LOVING PARENTS WHO DESIRED THAT THEIR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION. MAINSTREAM SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO THOSE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. THESE DEDICATED AND CARING PARENTS BANDED TOGETHER TO CREATE THIS OPPORTUNITY AND FOUNDED THE ORGANIZATION. SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE DECADES SINCE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PERSEVERED AND ADAPTED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO EMPOWER THE ADULT INDIVIDUALS WE SUPPORT TO LEAD THEIR BEST LIVES, AND DETERMINE FOR THEMSELVES HOW THEY WILL CONQUER THE WORLD!

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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)

MISSION:

TO SECURE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR THE FAMILY YMCA OF OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY, INC. WHO IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION TO FULFILL ITS CHARTERED MISSION.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.