The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Provincetown

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MAINTAIN & EXHIBIT PERMANENT ART COLLECTION, SCHOOL, GALLERY AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS INVOLVING VISUAL ARTS

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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 CAPE COD PILGRIM MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION (THE "ASSOCIATION") IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN THE PILGRIM MONUMENT AND PROVINCETOWN MUSEUM BUILDINGS AND LAND (THE "PMPM") TO ACCOMODATE ITS LIBRARIES AND COLLECTIONS. THE ASSOCIATIONS MISSION IS ALSO TO COMMEMORATE THE HISTORY OF THE MAYFLOWER PILGRIMS, CULMINATING IN THEIR ARRIVAL AND STAY IN PROVINCETOWN HARBOR AND THE SIGNING OF THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT. FURTHER, THE MISSION INCLUDES THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION,RESEARCH,EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS ON ALL ASPECTS OF PROVINCETOWN HISTORY,INCLUDING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE WAMPANOAG AND OTHER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WHOSE PRESENCE IN THE REGION PREDATES THE ARRIVAL OF THE MAYFLOWER, THE RISE OF THE WHALING INDUSTRY, THE ADVENT OF THE PORTUGUESE FISHING COMMUNITY, AND THE EVOLUTION OF PROVINCETOWN AS A CENTER OF TOLERANCE, ART, AND THEATER IN THE 20TH CENTURY, INCLUDING THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY IN THAT EVOLUTION.

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THE FINE ARTS WORK CENTER IS AN ARTIST-LED ORGANIZATION BASED IN PROVINCETOWN AND CONNECTED TO THE WORLD. WE SUPPORT ARTISTIC FREEDOM, NURTURE CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, AND MAKE POSSIBLE ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS IMPORTANT TO THE LARGER CULTURE.

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SCIENTIFIC MARINE RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND POLICY TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE COASTAL AND OCEAN RESOURCES.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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SUMMER WORK PROGRAM THAT TRANSFORMS LIVES BY RELOCATING LGBTQI 18-20 YEAR OLDS FROM OPPRESSIVE AREAS IN THE UNITED STATES TO THE WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF PROVINCETOWN.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH AIDS AND PERSONS WITH SYMPTOMATIC HIV DESEASE THAT MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. AIDS SUPPORT GROUP OF CAPE COD,INC. ALSO EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT AIDS AND HIV.

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TO ACQUIRE AND MANAGE OPEN SPACE FOR CONSERVATION, PASSIVE RECREATION, EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

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TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND WORKING SPACE AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO AREA ARTISTS, OTHER MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL CREATIVE ECONOMY, AND START-UP BUSINESSES, AND WILL SERVE AS A GATHERING SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND THE OUTER CAPE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. AIMING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STRENGTHENING OF PROVINCETOWN'S YEAR-ROUND ECONOMY, PROVINCETOWN COMMONS AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER WILL SERVE AS A NEXUS FOR CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION AND NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

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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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HELPING OUR WOMEN WAS FORMED IN 1992 AS A RESPONSE TO THE LACK OF SERVICES AVAILABLE TO WOMEN WITH CANCER ON OUTER CAPE COD. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXPANDED TO SERVE WOMEN WITH CHRONIC AND LIFE THREATENING OR DISABLING ILLNESS.

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PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION TO TOWNS OF TRURO AND PROVINCETOWN MA

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The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

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ESTABLISHED IN 1992, THE SOUP KITCHEN IN PROVINCETOWN (SKIP) PROVIDES A HOT, NOURISHING LUNCH TO OUTER CAPE COD RESIDENTS, NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR HOUSING THE WALTER WELSH COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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TO PROVIDE A RESOURCE FOR THE CARE OF ANIMALS AND ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE REFUGES FOR THE RESCUE AND RELIEF OF SUFFERING HOMELESS ANIMALS

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THE PROVINCETOWN FILM SOCIETY (PFS) IS DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING NEW ACHIEVEMENTS IN INDEPENDENT FILM AND HONORING THE WORK OF ACCLAIMED AND EMERGING DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND ACTORS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH ITS 5-DAY FESTIVAL IN JUNE AS WELL AS ITS THEATRE OPERATION, THE WATERS EDGE CINEMA. PFS IS EQUALLY DEVOTED TO EXPANDING THE AUDIENCE FOR INDEPENDENT FILM AND TO SERVING OUR PROVINCETOWN AND OUTER CAPE COMMUNITY BY FILLING THE VOID FOR ANNUAL FILM PROGRAMMING AND REFLECTING THE COMMUNITY'S RICH DIVERSITY IN OUR SELECTED FILMS AND HONOREES. AN INTEGRAL PART OF PFS'S MISSION IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC AND CREATIVE VITALITY OF AMERICA'S OLDEST ART COLONY.

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TO PRODUCE NON-PROFIT BASED COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS THAT PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPEMENT OF GAY AND LESBIAN TOURISM TO PROVINCETOWN MA.

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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.