The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

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 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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

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:

BES IDENTIFIES AND PREPARES EXCELLENT LEADERS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

BHMA USES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM WITH MUSIC AT ITS CORE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS FOR COMMUNICATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND EMPLOYMENT.

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AFFOA IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AMONG GOVERNMENT. ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHED TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN U.S. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN THE REVOLUTIONARY FIBERS AND TEXTILES BY ACCELERATING THE WIDESPREAD COMMERICIALIZATION OF HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL ADVANCED FIBRES AND TEXTILES FOR DEFENSE AND COMMERCIAL MARKETS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, ITS RESEARCH CENTERS, INSTITUTES AND ANY OTHER AFFIIATED ENTITIES, DIVISIONS OR SEGMENTS BY PROVIDING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE APPLIED RESEACH AND DEVELOPMENT, CONTRACTING, GRANT, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN CONJUNCION WITH THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS RESEARCH PARTNERS AND TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR ANALYTIC AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT CONSUMERS, THEREBY EXTENDING THE IMPACT OF THE UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE. THE CORPORATION IS FOCUSED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LINKING ITS CORE COMPETENCIES TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDING RAPID AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DEFENSE AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS.

MISSION:

THE CENTER WILL CREATE TOOLS FOR THE RESPONSIBLE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND USE OF FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY.

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

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide palliative and supportive services including medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counseling, and bereavement services for terminally ill people who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for members of their families.

MISSION:

OPENBIOME IS A PIONEERING NONPROFIT THAT ACCELERATES BOLD DISCOVERIES IN MICROBIOME SCIENCE, ETHICALLY AND EQUITABLY, TO IMPROVE HEALTH FOR ALL.

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:

TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING SCHOOL FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LICENSED CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ESTABLISHED CURRICULUM PROGRAMS WHICH UTILIZE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC).

MISSION:

OPENING DOORS OUT OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING AND EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS AND THE POOR, IN THE LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS AREA.

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THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF SENIOR ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE SERVICES GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES AND TRADITIONS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, WELCOMING, RESPECTFUL AND OPEN TO ALL. THE CENTER OWNS AND OPERATES A 141 BED NURSING HOME THAT CONDUCTS INPATIENT LONG-TERM CARE AND RECUPERATIVE SERVICES. THE CENTER PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF CARE, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CARE, HOSPICE SERVICES, ANCILLARY HEALTH SERVICES AND AN INTEGRATED THERAPIES PROGRAM.

MISSION:

TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION IN AN ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS STUDENT INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY.

MISSION:

TO FUEL THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS FOR AMERICA'S YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO CLOSE THE MENTORING GAP.