The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ashfield

MISSION:

ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE CENTER OF RESEARCH, COLLABORATION AND EXCHANGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, TRAINING PROGRAMS, SUSTAINABILITY.

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THE PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT LAND IN THE HILLTOWNS OF WESTERN MA.

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TO GROW CHILDREN WHO ARE CONFIDENT, HARD-WORKING, AND KIND

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COMMON GOOD BUILDS TOOLS FOR A NEW COMMUNITY-CENTERED DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY THAT SUPPORTS EACH INDIVIDUAL IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, BY ENSURING THAT EVERYONE HAS ENOUGH TO EAT AND A PLACE TO LIVE, SO THAT EVERYONE IS FREE TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY IN A WAY THAT BRINGS THEM JOY.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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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 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 are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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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 maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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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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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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.