The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Boston

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY SERVICES, MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND (SEE SCHEDULE O) EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS LOCATED IN MASSACHUSETTS IN NEED OF ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING AND SUPPORTING HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES THAT ARE LIMITED IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

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 work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF EVALUATION SERVICES FOR PATIENTS (SEE SCHEDULE O) WITH HEART DISEASES, MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS IN NEED OF CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.

MISSION:

THE MHS SEEKS TO MAKE AMERICAN HISTORY RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE.

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WHEELOCK COLLEGE, A PRIVATE COLLEGE WITH A PUBLIC MISSION, IS RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN ITS PROFESSIONAL FIELDS - CHILD LIFE, SOCIAL WORK, AND EDUCATION. WHEELOCK CARRIES OUT THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING A SOUND EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND IN THE PROFESSIONS. THE COLLEGE OFFERS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN EDUCATION, CHILD LIFE, AND SOCIAL WORK. THE WHEELOCK MISSION IS SUSTAINED BY THE COLLEGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND BY INVOLVEMENT IN THE LIFE OF MANY COMMUNITIES. WHEELOCK ACADEMIC PROGRAMS GIVE THE STUDENTS A RIGOROUS EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES WHILE ENABLING STUDENTS TO BECOME INFORMED AND EMPATHIC PROFESSIONALS. A CURRICULUM WITH A MULTICULTURAL DIMENSION PREPARES STUDENTS TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, TO BE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, AND TO HELP CREATE A JUST SOCIETY. THROUGH DEMANDING AND RESPONSIVE TEACHING, FACULTY MEMBERS INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME INFORMED AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS.

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TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, BUILD STRONG CHARACTER AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN FILLED WITH HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY, ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTS, AND LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS. OUR CORE VALUES STRONGLY SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND INCLUDE YOUTH FIRST, INTEGRITY, COMMUNITY, EQUITY, AND INNOVATION.

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The goal of this organization is to assist with one or more aspects of health financing or that provide services which relate to health care in general.

MISSION:

NEW PROFIT IS A VENTURE PHILANTHROPY ORGANIZATION THAT BACKS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE ADVANCING EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY IN AMERICA. NEW PROFIT EXISTS TO BUILD A BRIDGE BETWEEN THESE LEADERS AND A COMMUNITY OF PHILANTHROPISTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CATALYZING THEIR IMPACT. NEW PROFIT PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED GRANTS AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO A PORTFOLIO OF ORGANIZATIONS LED BY VISIONARY SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO INCREASE THEIR IMPACT, SCALE, AND SUSTAINABILITY. IT ALSO PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER CROSS-SECTOR LEADERS TO SHIFT HOW GOVERNMENT AND PHILANTHROPY PURSUE SOCIAL CHANGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN THRIVE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1998, NEW PROFIT HAS INVESTED OVER $350M IN 250+ ORGANIZATIONS AND, THROUGH THE AMERICA FORWARD COALITION'S COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS, HAS UNLOCKED OVER $1.9B IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CHANGES LIVES BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE THIER SONS AND DAUGHTERS A QUALITY EDUCATION, FOCUSED ON CHRISTIAN VALUES AND CHARACTER FORMATION AT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON, REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY OR GENDER.

MISSION:

TO HELP VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD PERMANENT, POSITIVE CHANGE.

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THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND PROVIDES CAPACITY BUILDING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CONSULTING AND TRAINING, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY.

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PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

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PROVIDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

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THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM IS A CATALYST FOR GLOBAL CHANGE THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, COMMITMENT TO MARINE ANIMAL CONSERVATION, INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR VITAL AND VIBRANT OCEANS.

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CITY YEAR HELPS STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS SUCCEED, WHILE PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVICALLY ENGAGED LEADERS WHO CAN WORK ACROSS LINES OF DIFFERENCE. PARTNERING WITH TEACHERS, DIVERSE TEAMS OF CITY YEAR AMERICORPS MEMBERS CULTIVATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS, FULLY ENGAGE IN THEIR LEARNING, AND THRIVE.

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION.THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART ("ICA") IS TO SHARE THE PLEASURES OF REFLECTION, INSPIRATION, PROVOCATION, AND IMAGINATION THAT CONTEMPORARY ART OFFERS THROUGH PUBLIC ACCESS TO ART, ARTISTS, AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

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.