The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

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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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PROVIDE QUALITY DIGNIFIED HOUSING AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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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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COMMUNITY TEAMWORK IS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. WE LEVERAGE OUR PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLECTIVE VOICE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND FOSTER EQUALITY, RESPECT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY CREATING HOUSING, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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PROVIDE GOLF, GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND SOCIAL CLUB FROM MAY TO OCTOBER FOR OVER 300 MEMBERS AND FAMILIES.

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TO CARRY OUT AND OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE WORCESTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WBDC) AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY COMBATING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND ENABLING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE IN DISTRESSED AREAS THROUGH THE ACQUISTION, HOLDING, OWNING, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, LEASE, FINANCE, REFINANCE, SELLING, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR PART OF ITS PROPERTIES.

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WALKER, INC. IS A MASSACHUSETTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A HOME FOR THE CARE, EDUCATION, AND TREATMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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MSPCC IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE THROUGH ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC ADVOCACY. FOR OVER 140 YEARS, MSPCC HAS BEEN A LEADER IN HELPING CHILDREN TO HEAL AND THRIVE THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE PARENTING SUPPORT/EDUCATION, CHILD ABUSE AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN BOSTON, HOLYOKE, LAWRENCE, LOWELL, AND WORCESTER.LAST YEAR, MSPCC PROVIDED SERVICES TO 10,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. SOME HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY PUBLIC OR COMMUNITY AGENCIES, OTHERS BY FAMILY OR FRIENDS, OR IN MANY CASES THEY HAVE FOUND US ON THEIR OWN.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND FREEDOM OF CHOICE BY PROVIDING CLINICAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

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

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COMMUNITY SERVINGS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDING (SEE SCHEDULE O)

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DERBY ACADEMY IS A COEDUCATIONAL, PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8 SCHOOL THAT NURTURES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MAXIMUM INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH OF EACH STUDENT.

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TO IDENTIFY AND EXPAND WORK OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS, PROMOTE EFFICIENCY IN OPERATIONS AND PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY WITHIN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA.

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NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES IS A MULTI-SERVICE AGENCY WITH A 57 YEAR HISTORY OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES IN THE METRO BOSTON AREA OF MASSACHUSETTS. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE:1. ADULT AMBULATORY SERVICES INCLUDING OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES IN MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS LOCATED IN CHELSEA, EAST BOSTON, BOSTON AND REVERE; PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES (ESP) COVERING GREATER BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE, AND SOMERVILLE; DAY TREATMENT SERVICES; RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER IN ROXBURY; 2.(SEE 990 PART III, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR CONTINUATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES)