The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

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TO REDUCE POVERTY, INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO CREATE HEALTHIER, BETTER LIVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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OPERATION OF THE WOBURN, MA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE GREATER PUBLIC OF THE CITY OF WOBURN, MA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SERVICES, SUPPORTS AND ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ALSO TO THEIR FAMILIES.

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*REFER TO SCHEDULE O, PAGE 51MOTHER CAROLINE ACADEMY AND EDUCATION CENTER NURTURES, INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION.

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TO PRODUCE CLASSIC AND NEW PLAYS WITH DISTINCTION AND VERVE, AND TO PRESENT ARTISTS WITH PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES SELDOM AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE.

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LIVING INDEPENDENTLY FOREVER, INC (LIFE) IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE LIFE-LONG NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH SIGNIFICANT LEARNING DISABILITIES WITHIN OUR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES. LIFE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THESE MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR PERSONAL AND VOCATIONAL/OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TO THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL, AND TO SUPPORT THEM APPROPRIATELY IN INDEPENDENT AND GROUP LIVING.

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WILDLANDS TRUST, INC. PROTECTS NATURAL AREAS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE. WE WORK TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT AND STEWARD IMPORTANT HABITATS AND LANDSCAPES THAT CHARACTERIZE THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF OUR REGION, SUCH AS FORESTS, FARMS, COASTAL AREAS, RIVER SYSTEMS, PONDS AND PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES. PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY ALLIANCES ARE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE WORK WE DO TO CONSERVE LAND THROUGHOUT THE REGION. TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS, WE WORK WITH LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT IMPORTANT CONSERVATION LANDS THROUGH LAND PROTECTION AGREEMENTS, RAISE FUNDS TO BUY LANDS THREATENED BY DEVELOPMENT, CREATE PRESERVES FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT, MANAGE AND MONITOR PROTECTED LANDS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, BUILD PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEVELOP AND ADVANCE COLLABORATIVE LAND PROTECTION STRATEGIES AND POLICIES AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR OUR WORK.

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The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.

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NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH'S (NSCH) MISSION IS TO BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL CARE TO ALL.

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TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PERMANENCY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND STABILITY, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL PERSONS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE USE OF STRENGTH BASED APPROACHES THAT PROMOTE OPTIMAL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, FOSTER HOMES, AND SMALL GROUP LIVING SETTINGS. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCIES.

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THE MISSION OF BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN LEGAL SERVICES, ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED, AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVITIES OF THE BAR.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide, on an outpatient basis, a combination of treatment and education services to restore maximum functioning, a sense of well-being and a personally satisfying level of independence for individuals who have temporary or permanent 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.

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THE MISSION OF THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND IS TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND LEAD A FULFILLING LIFE. ESTABLISHED IN 1936, THE CARROLL CENTER SERVES THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING REHABILITATION, SKILLS TRAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND SELF-FULFILLMENT AND BY EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITIES REGARDING THE POTENTIAL OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. FOR OVER 80 YEARS, THE CENTER HAS PIONEERED INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY DEVELOPING METHODS FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION TO LEARN THE SKILLS TO BE INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES, CLASS SETTINGS, WORK PLACES, AND PREPARING THEM FOR DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS AND 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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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 EDUCATE APPRENTICES TO BECOME DULY QUALIFIED JOURNEYMEN IN THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY AND TO UPGRADE JOURNEYMEN SKILLS.

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DEVELOP AND PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING FOR DESERVING SENIORS