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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WEST END HOUSE SUPPORT INC. WILL OPERATE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE CODE, TO THE WEST END HOUSE INC., A MASSACHUSETTS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED AT ALL TIMES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT FINANCING RELATED TO THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATIONS OF THE WEST END HOUSE, INC. BUILDING.

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TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF DEAF AND HEARING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION-RICH PROGRAMS.

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TO SUPPORT CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEONS IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

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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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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES AND RELATED COMMUNITY BASED HOUSING PROGRAMS TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS AND TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THE POOR.

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NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BY PROVIDING TRUSTWORTHY JOURNALISM, CULTURAL CONTENT, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA WILL EMERGE AS A REGIONAL HUB THAT EMBODIES BEST PRACTICES IN PUBLIC MEDIA ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS.NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA IS WESTERN NEW ENGLANDS RESOURCE FOR THE BEST IN PUBLIC MEDIAA ROBUST, MULTI-PLATFORM ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES THE FULL RANGE OF JOURNALISM, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT INTERESTS ACROSS OUR REGION. AS A TRUSTED, RESPECTED AND RESPONSIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE, NEPM CONNECTS THE DIVERSE RESIDENTS OF OUR REGION TO EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD THROUGH ORIGINAL STORYTELLING, DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING, AND INCLUSIVE EVENTS THAT INFORM, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE.

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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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TO SPARK DELIGHT IN LEARNING BY IGNITING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AS THEY DISCOVER TOGETHER THE JOYS OF SCIENCE, NATURE, AND PLAY.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the sciences which analyze the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution or distribution of living organisms and their relations to their natural environments.

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CAMFIELD TENANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. (CTA) WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE TENANTS OF CAMFIELD ESTATES, FORMERLY CAMFIELD GARDENS, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 102 APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH END OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AND TO INSURE THAT CAMFIELD ESTATES REMAINS AFFORDABLE FOR VERY LOW, LOW, AND MODERATE INCOME TENANTS. CTA FOCUSES ON OUTREACH AND INFORMATION TO TENANTS AND ESTABLISHING A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY AROUND TENANT SELECTION, SECURITY PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH SERVICES.

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THE GLOUCESTER LYCEUM AND SAWYER FREE LIBRARY, INC. SERVES THE INFORMATION AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF GLOUCESTERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS AS IT HAS SINCE 1854. THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INVITING AND ATTRACTIVE FACILITIES THAT ACCOMODATE A CURRENT MATERIALS (CONTINUED)

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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, AND ESPECIALLY MINORITY AND UNDERPRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, ON A RANGE OF PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES INCLUDING ECONOMIC EQUALITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HEALTHCARE, THE ENVIRONMENT, IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND DEMOCRACY.

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TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES, TO HOMELESS, BATTERED AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN. ABBY'S HOUSE EMPOWERS THE WOMEN WE SERVE TO LEAD SELF-DIRECTED LIVES FILLED WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE.

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The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

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The goal of this organization is to clear slums and renew or rehabilitate old housing and other structures including abandoned buildings in blighted and depressed residential neighborhoods in order to provide a safe, sanitary and pleasant place for people to live.

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PROVIDE A PREMIER JEWISH EDUCATION THAT: NURTURES EACH STUDENT'S CAPACITY FOR INTELLECTUAL DISCOVERY AND DECISION-MAKING WITHIN A RESPECTFUL, PLURALIST, BILINGUAL HEBREW-ENGLISH ENVIRONMENT; GIVES OUR GRADUATES THE ABILITY TO CREATE THEIR FUTURES INFORMED BY JEWISH VALUES, TEXTS AND CULTURE, AND TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IN THE WORLD; KINDLES THE FLAME OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN ALL ITS CONSTITUENCIES AND SERVES AS AN INSPIRATIONAL MODEL OF INNOVATIVE, EFFECTIVE AND JOYFUL TEACHING AND LEARNING BEYOND THE SCHOOL.

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ILLUMINATING PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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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.