The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Massachusetts

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.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE AND ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND GROWTH OF EXISTING AND STARTUP BUSINESSES IN THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS AREA, PARTICULARLY SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF SPURRING ECONOMIC GROWTH, DEVELOPING A SKILLED WORKFORCE, AND INCREASING JOBS AND INVESTMENTS IN THE REGION.

MISSION:

THE FAMILY PANTRY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, RESIDENCE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, HANDICAP, VETERAN, OR ANY OTHER STATUS.

MISSION:

TO REMOVE THE TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL BARRIERS BETWEEN BOSTON'S MUSIC MAKERS AND THEIR CREATIVE VISIONS THROUGH TRULY AFFORDABLE MUSIC WORKSPACE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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:

TO PROVIDE MEDICAL, NURSING & REHAB CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE FUNCTION HAS BEEN IMPAIRED.

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:

ACERA SCHOOLS, INC. (THE "SCHOOL") PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS K THROUGH 8TH GRADE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH UNBOUNDED ACCESS TO LEARNING, OFFERING ACCELERATED STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY NOT AGE. THE COMMUNITY OF THE SCHOOL LEARNS, DISCOVERS, AND EXPLORES AT A PACE APPROPRIATE TO EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE MOTIVATION AND POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD, THROUGH PATHWAYS OF SCIENCE, CREATIVITY, AND LEADERSHIP. BY FOSTERING THE CHARACTER, KNOWLEDGE, AND TALENTS OF HIGH ABILITY STUDENTS, THE SCHOOL ACTIVATES THINKERS AND INNOVATORS CAPABLE OF LEADING POSITIVE CHANGE.

MISSION:

DEVELOPING REAL ESTATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN MASSACHUSETTS UTILIZING FEDERAL FUNDS FROM USDA INTERMEDIARY RELENDING PROGRAM (IRP), USDA RURAL MICROENTRREPRENEUR (RMAP) AND U.S TREASURY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FUND (CDFI)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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:

TO RAISE PRIVATE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF OUR CITY'S ONLY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS.

MISSION:

OPERATE AN INDEPENDENT PRIMARY SCHOOL AND AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SCHOOL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH, PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH.

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:

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.

MISSION:

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.