The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS STANDING BETWEEN CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR TREATMENT.

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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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WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF MASSACHUSETTS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND BUILD A MORE EQUITABLE COMMONWEALTH THROUGH THE HUMANITIES.

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AVIS IS A NON-PROFIT LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO A) ACQUIRING LAND AND PRESERVING IT IN ITS NATURAL STATE AND B) ENCOURAGING PUBLIC USE AND QUIET ENJOYMENT OF THE RESERVATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY, WHICH IS A DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS. THE SUPPORT INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF LIBRARY NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, FURNISHINGS AND PROGRAMS.

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OAK MEADOW SCHOOL IS ROOTED IN THE CHILD-CENTERED MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY, WHICH FOSTERS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS WHILE NURTURING CHILDREN'S SPIRITS. THE SCHOOL TEACHES THOSE CHILDREN IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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GIRLS INC. OF THE VALLEY INSPIRES ALL GIRLS, AGES 5-18, TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD BY PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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PROVIDE SOUTH SHORE MA ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION IN MUSIC AND DANCE.

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CONDUCT RESEARCH AND POLICY STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC.

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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.

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TRIUMPH SUPPORTS CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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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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BOSTON COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS (BCP) PROVIDES AMBULATORY PEDIATRIC AND RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. BCP IS A NEW MODEL OF INNOVATIVE PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE THAT ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH WITHIN A RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK. OUR APPROACH IS SIMPLE: TO PROVIDE ALL FAMILIES WITH THE HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL CARE THEY DESERVE, AND SET THEM ON A PATH TOWARD HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

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PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY

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THE BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM, PITTSFIELD'S PUBLIC LIBRARY, EXISTS TO INITIATE, NURTURE AND FEED A PASSION FOR KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING. THE LIBRARY OFFERS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THE MATERIALS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO SATISFY AN APPETITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POPULAR CULTURE AND SOCIAL TRENDS AND THEIR DESIRE FOR ENJOYABLE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES; ENABLES OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO EXPLORE PERSONAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE; SUPPLIES THE MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO CONTINUE TO LEARN THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES; AND PROVIDES THE SOPHISTICATED INFORMATION SERVICES NEEDED TO ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS; ALL IN A WELCOMING SETTING FOR PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH OTHERS AND DISCUSS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ISSUES.

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.

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