The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

MISSION:

AS GREATER BOSTON'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE BOSTON FOUNDATION DEVOTES ITS RESOURCES TO BUILDING AND SUSTAINING A VITAL, PROSPEROUS CITY AND REGION, WHERE JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY ARE EXTENDED TO EVERYONE. THE FOUNDATION FULFILLS THIS MISSION IN THREE PRINCIPAL WAYS: (1) MAKING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND DESIGNING SPECIAL FUNDING INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THIS COMMUNITY'S CRITICAL CHALLENGES;(2) WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS AND OTHER FUNDERS TO ACHIEVE HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPY; AND (3) SERVING AS A CIVIC HUB AND CENTER OF INFORMATION, WHERE IDEAS ARE SHARED, LEVERS FOR CHANGE ARE IDENTIFIED, AND COMMON AGENDAS FOR THE FUTURE ARE DEVELOPED.

MISSION:

WELLSENSE IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL OPERATE AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO SUPPORT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT MEDICAL CARE AMONG LOW INCOME, UNDERSERVED, DISABLED, ELDERLY AND OTHER VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS IS A PRIVATE, JESUIT, LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE (SEE SCHEDULE O).DEDICATED TO THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, LEARNING, AND SERVICE OF FAITH AND PROMOTION OF JUSTICE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES EVERY DAY, WITH QUALITY AND COMPASSION.

MISSION:

TO FACILITATE HARVARD UNIVERSITY'S SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN WASHINGTON, DC.

MISSION:

THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSES AND PRESERVES PREEMINENT COLLECTIONS AND ASPIRES TO SERVE A WIDE VARIETY OF PEOPLE THROUGH DIRECT ENCOUNTERS WITH WORKS OF ART IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE INQUIRY AND TO HEIGHTEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL WORLD.

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:

MEMBER OWNED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OFFERING A VARIETY OF SAVINGS AND LOAN PRODUCTS.

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THE MISSION OF MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE AN INTELLECTUALLY ADVENTUROUS EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES THROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE AND RANGE; TO DRAW STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS INTO AN EXCEPTIONALLY DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED, COMMITTED, AND RESPONSIVE FACULTY AND STAFF; TO CONTINUE BUILDING ON THE COLLEGE'S HISTORIC LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP IN THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN; AND TO PREPARE STUDENTS, THROUGH A LIBERAL EDUCATION INTEGRATING CURRICULUM AND CAREERS, FOR LIVES OF THOUGHTFUL, EFFECTIVE, AND PURPOSEFUL ENGAGEMENT IN THE WORLD.

MISSION:

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE WAS FOUNDED IN 1865 TO CREATE AND CONVEY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE LATEST SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE IN WAYS THAT ARE MOST BENEFICIAL FOR SOCIETY.

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THE MISSION OF THE U.S. CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST (THE "TRUST") IS TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH A COST-EFFECTIVE AND TAX-ADVANTAGED INVESTMENT PROGRAM THAT HELPS DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGES THE TRUST UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRUST'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, ALONG WITH EATON VANCE TRUST COMPANY ("EVTC") AND CALVERT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS CI EATON PRIVATE WEALTH, PROVIDES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE TRUST. ON AN ONGOING BASIS, EVTC, AS THE TRUST'S TRUSTEE, HIRES AND OVERSEES CERTAIN SERVICE PROVIDERS TO THE TRUST.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS.

MISSION:

DEERFIELD ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMITTED TO HIGH STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. THROUGH A RIGOROUS LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM, EXTENSIVE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM, AND SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT, DEERFIELD ENCOURAGES EACH STUDENT TO DEVELOP AN INQUISITIVE AND CREATIVE MIND, SOUND BODY, AND STRONG MORAL CHARACTER.

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The goal of this organization is to provide both health care services and underwrite health and medical insurance. Also included are medical groups which provide health care for HMO members on a contract with the HMO and physician practice groups generally associated with teaching, research, and public hospitals.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to assist with one or more aspects of health financing or that provide services which relate to health care in general.

MISSION:

ST. ANNE'S CREDIT UNION (THE "CREDIT UNION") PROVIDES A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ITS FULL SERVICE OFFICES AND LOAN CENTERS IN SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. ITS PRIMARY DEPOSIT PRODUCTS ARE SAVINGS, CHECKING, MONEY MARKET, AND TERM CERTIFICATE ACCOUNTS AND ITS PRIMARY LENDING ASSETS ARE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE AND CONSUMER LOANS.

MISSION:

COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT NEEDS BY INNOVATING, COORDINATING AND PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS IN COMMUNICATION AND THE ARTS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AND TO ADVANCE SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE WORK THAT BRINGS INNOVATION, DEPTH AND DIVERSITY TO THESE DISCIPLINES.

MISSION:

WE STRIVE TO HEAL, TO COMFORT, TO TEACH, TO LEARN, AND TO SEEK THE KNOWLEDGE TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND TO PREVENT DISEASE. OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO. SEE PART III.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS TO COVERED ELIGIBLE RETIREES OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS.