The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

ACRE FAMILY CHILD CARE, INC., PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY OPERATING HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE BUSINESSES IN THEIR HOMES.

MISSION:

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.

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 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:

TUFTS HILLEL IS THE CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY. TUFTS HILLEL: PROMOTES JEWISH LIFE AT TUFTS AND BEYOND, THROUGH BROAD PROGRAMMING AND A COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A DIVERSE JEWISH COMMUNITY; PROVIDES A STRONG COMMUNITY THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF OUR JEWISH STUDENTS AND THE UNIVERSITY AS A WHOLE AND THAT ENABLES MEMBERS OF THESE COMMUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER IN AN ATMOSPHERE WELCOMING TO ALL; PREPARES JEWISH STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY AND PREPARES THEM TO BE ACTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AFTER THEY GRADUATE FROM TUFTS; PROVIDES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR JEWISH STUDENTS TO GROW RELIGIOUSLY, SOCIALLY, AND ETHICALLY, AS WELL AS IN LOVE FOR ISRAEL AND IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHER JEWS, WITH RESPECT FOR OTHER FAITHS AND A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE JEWISH.

MISSION:

ACLU FOUNDATION OF MA WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEFEND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LITIGATION.

MISSION:

THE TRUST MAY PROVIDE FUNDS (I) FOR THE BENEFIT OF MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY (MASSDEVELOPMENT), A QUASI-PUBLIC ENTITY, TO REDUCE CHARGES THAT IT OTHERWISE WOULD IMPOSE ON CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS USING ITS SERVICES AND (II) FOR THE BENEFIT OF CERTAIN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT THE FORMER MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY, PRIOR TO ITS MERGER BY LAW INTO MASSDEVELOPMENT, WAS AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE TO ASSIST.

MISSION:

PROVIDE BASIC SKILLS AND WORK TRAINING FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE OUR HISTORIC THEATER AND BRING VIBRANCY TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING THAT ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES, AND INSPIRES.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY, WHICH EXISTS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION AND MATERIALS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTHAMPTON, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE CIVIC, INTELLECTUAL, AND CULTURAL PURSUITS OF THE COMMUNITY. FORBES LIBRARY ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, FREE INQUIRY, AND LIFELONG LEARNING AND PROVIDES A FRIENDLY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AS A COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

TO WORK TO HELP YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, ACQUIRE THE QUALITIES NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS & LEADERS

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 support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE, COORDINATE, AND FACILITATE SCIENTIFIC SHARING AND REUSE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH DATA THROUGH THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL DATA-SHARING ENTERPRISE

MISSION:

THE DISABILITY RIGHTS FUND'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO BUILD DIVERSE MOVEMENTS, ENSURE INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENDAS, AND ACHIEVE EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

MISSION:

THE AGENTS' HEALTH TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO HOLD THE HEALTH PLAN ASSETS. THE HEALTH PLAN PROVIDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION BENEFITS COVERING AGENTS OF THE MASSMUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WHO ENTER INTO A FULL TIME CAREER CONTRACT, AS WELL AS GENERAL AGENTS AND RETIRED AGENTS.

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.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SOCIAL WORK, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION & PUBLIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS.