The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nantucket

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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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TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE ISLAND BY FOSTERING AND SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS.

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RESEARCH AMD EDUCATION FOR THE CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF SHELLFISH POPULATIONS IN THE WATERS OFF NANTUCKET ISLAND.

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PRESERVING THE COMMUNITY CHARACTER OF NANTUCKET WHILE SUSTAINING THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL VITALITY.

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A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ADDICTION SERVICES TO NANTUCKET RESIDENTS.

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RISING TIDE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES A SAFE STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN GROW AND DEVELOP WITH THE NURTURING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE OF TEACHERS, STAFF AND PARENTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE BEST EARLY EDUCATION AND HIGHEST QUALITY CARE TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO EFFECT THOUGHTFUL AND MEANINGFUL CHANGE THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON NANTUCKET. TO CARRY ON ANY ACTIVITY IN SUPPORT OF AND TO BENEFIT THE PURPOSES AS MAY BE CARRIED ON BY AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND BY A CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER CHAPTER 180 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE TAX CODE OR STATE STATUTE.

MISSION:

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 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 provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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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 provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance for nonprofit organizations who need management support in areas like board development; facility administration; fiscal administration; grant writing; personnel administration; program planning, development or evaluation; service delivery; volunteer utilization; or public relations.

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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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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.