The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Worcester

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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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 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 the production of concerts including barbershop singing groups, glee clubs/choir groups, childrens choirs and other singing ensembles.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of Islam, the religious faith and cultural system that is based on the belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Mohammed as the prophet of Allah and in the Koran as the revelation of Allah to Mohammed and the divinely authorized basis for the religious, social, civil, commercial, military and legal regulations of the Islamic world.

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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 is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in the promotion, production or performance of community and public celebratory events.

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PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES. DONATE TO OTHER CANCER AND POLICE RELATED CHARITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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PHI GAMMA DELTA UNITES MEN IN ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS, STIMULATES THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE, AND BUILDS COURAGEOUS LEADERS WHO SERVE THE WORLD WITH THE BEST THAT IS IN THEM. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO OPERATE THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY PI IOTA CHAPTER AT WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, A COLLEGE SOCIAL FRATERNITY. SPECIFICALLY, TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MEN, BOTH MEMBERS AND PLEDGES OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY AND TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS, TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN TIME OF NEED, AND TO SUPPORT SELECTED HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES. OUR ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS NUMEROUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND WE HOLD MANY COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS ANNUALLY. THE ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED BY MEMBER DUES.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services 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 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 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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SUPPORT, DEVELOP AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR AMATEUR ATHLETES