The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lafayette

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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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232-HELP EXISTS TO HELP THOSE IN CRISIS RETURN TO BEING HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH REFERRAL, DIRECT SERVICES, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND INCUBATING NEW PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOW INCOME HOUSING ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS PURSUANT TO SECTION 222 (B) (3) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT

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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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THE PURPOSE OF THE JOHN PHILIP SOUSA FOUNDATION IS TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN BANDS AND BAND MUSIC. THIS IS GENERALLY DONE THROUGH RECOGNITION AND THE COMPILATION OF A BAND COMPRISED OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE US WHO TOUR INTERNATIONALLY.

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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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THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS NEED-BASED REQUESTS FOR DISASTER RELIEF,ETC. FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THIS ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS VARIOUS FAMILY FUN DAYS AND ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS SENIOR ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS, TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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CYT IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING CHARACTER IN CHILDREN THROUGH TRAINING IN THE ARTS AND BY PRODUCING WHOLESOME FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT,ALL OF WHICH REFLECT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN VALUES.

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REGULATORY & LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT; AS WELL AS EDUCATION & SAFETY SUPPORT

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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PROVIDES HOUSING TO LOW INCOME, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, WHICH IS SUBSIDIZED BY HUD SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS.

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TO CULTIVATE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY BY FACILITANG DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND FOSTERING THE ENERGY WORKFORCE PIPELINE.

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THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR THE UNDERSERVED SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION TO INVEST MONEY AND RECEIVE A COMPETITIVE RETURN ON THEIR INVESTMENT AND MAKE LOANS TO PURCHASE VEHICLES, ETC. AT A REASONABLE RATE.

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FRATERNAL AND CHARITABLE. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INVIDIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, CATHOLIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARY WORK OF

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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PROVIDES HOUSING TO DISABLED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

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SAVING UNBORN BABIES FROM THE TRAGEDY OF ABORTION BY EDUCATING PREGNANT WOMEN & FATHERING MEN.

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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)