The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cambridge

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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 raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.

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The goal of this organization is to operate law enforcement associations, advisory councils or other nonprofit community groups that provide advice and direction for police departments; auxiliaries or other community-based organizations that collect and disburse money in aid of injured police officers or in support of local law enforcement activities; and other nonprofit groups that have an interest in law enforcement issues.

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TO ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC INTERESTS OF HARVARD SQUARE, TO PROMOTE A COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE, TO ACCUMULATE AND GIVE TO ITS MEMBERS BUSINESS INFORMATION, TO ADJUST CONTROVERSIES AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS, TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN UNIFORMITY IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS, AND TO PROMOTE JUST AND EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES OF TRADE

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THE CENTER FOR BLACK, BROWN, AND QUEER STUDIES CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ISSUES RELATED TO RACE, GENDER, SEXUALITY, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, AND COLONIALISM. IT PROVIDES MENTORSHIPS TO STUDENTS, ACTIVISTS, AND ARTISTS, AMOUNG OTHERS ENGAGED WITH THESE ISSUES, AND ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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OPERATION OF A MULTICULTURAL VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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THE ORGANIZATION SERVES MOVEMENT ARTISTS, INCLUDING DANCERS, CIRCUS ARTISTS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, AND OTHERS BY PROVIDING ACESSABLE AFFORDABLE, AND APPROPRIATE STUDIO FACILITIES AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEW WORKS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical, educational and counseling services which relate to the conception, delivery and care of offspring.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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BOSTON THEOLOGICAL INTERRELIGIOUS CONSORTIUM IS A CONSORTIUM OF MAJOR THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN THE BOSTON AREA. THROUGH THE CONSORTIUM, THEOLOGY STUDENTS CAN CROSS-REGISTER FOR COURSES AND SHARE THE LIBRARY RESOURCES OF ALL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCE LITERATURE THAT PROMOTES ECUMENCIAL EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND UNDERSTANDING.

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TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN SUSTAINABLE COMMERCE IN EAST CAMBRIDGE; TO BE A SINGLE VOICE FOR ITS MEMBERS; TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES THAT BOND EAST CAMBRIDGE BUSINESSES WITH THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD; TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL INTEGRITY AND IMPORTANCE OF EAST CAMBRIDGE; AND TO PROMOTE AN ACTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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PROMOTE SOCIAL/ECONOMIC JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, MEETINGS, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY ACTION, ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY/ASSETS, DELIVERY OF BENEFITS TO REPRESENTED MEMBERS, FRATERNAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WHICH FURTHER COMMON INTERESTED OF MEMBERSHIP.

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TO OPERATE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 15-33 MONTHS.

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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 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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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THE LINDEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (LNPA) REPRESENTS THE 55 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN THE LINDEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD (JAMES, MICHAEL, CORNELIUS, AND MEMORIAL WAYS) WITHIN THE WELLINGTON-HARRINGTON DISTRICT OF CAMBRIDGE, MASS. IN ADDITION TO WORKING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FOR LINDEN PARK RESIDENTS, THE LNPA WORKS TO ENGAGE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BROADER PUBLIC IN THE SURROUNDING WELLINGTON-HARRINGTON AND EAST CAMBRIDGE DISTRICTS. THE LNPA ALSO CIRCULATES A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER SUMMARIZING TOPICS OF INTEREST TO RESIDENTS, INCLUDING RECENT LNPA ACTIVITIES, CIVIC PROJECTS, AND DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING LINDEN PARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.