The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Baltimore

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.

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PROVISION OF LONG TERM CARE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A HOME LIKE SETTING FOR RESIDENTS THAT REQUIRE OBSERVATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING

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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 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 organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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UNITING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, IGNITING AN ENDURING PASSION FOR LEARNING, AND DEVELOPING OUTSTANDING GLOBAL CITIZENS.

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The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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MARIPOSA CHILD SUCCESS PROGRAMS TRAINS ADULTS IN A RESEARCH-BASED, CLINICALLY PROVEN APPROACH TO CREATING STRONGER, MORE EFFECTIVE ADULT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT RESULT IN IMPROVED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND REDUCTION IN DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR. THERE ARE SEPARATE PROGRAMS OFFERED FOR EDUCATORS, WORKING PARENTS, CHILDCARE WORKERS, AND FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENTS. MARIPOSA ALSO PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR BOTH EDUCATORS AND PARENTS, AS WELL AS CONSULTATION ON ISSUES INVOLVING SPECIFIC CHILDREN. THESE OFFERINGS ARE SUPPORTED WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF SINGLE-TOPIC WORKSHIPS FOR BOTH PARENTS AND EDUCATORS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.