The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ocean City

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS, FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT, AND FIRE PREVENTION.

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 OCEAN CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS DEDICATED TO THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, RESIDENTIAL, AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA.

MISSION:

DIAKONIA, INC. IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR THOSE IN CRISIS OR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS WHILE MAINTAINING DIGNITY AND RESPECT; PROVIDING HOPE AND ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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 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.]

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 UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100% AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS; TO COOPERATE WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION, A NATIONAL CORPORATION FORMED UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ACT OF CONGRESS UNDER DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1919, AND AMENDED THERETO; TO CREATE A SPIRIT OF FRATERNITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, WHO ARE QUALIFIED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AND ITS RULES, REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 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.

MISSION:

PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND METALURGICAL INFORMATION TO IMPROVE INDUSTRIAL HEALT AND RELATIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

IMPROVE COMMUNCATION LABOR AND MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE FABRICATION INDUSTRY

MISSION:

CHARITABLY FORMED TO ENCOURAGE, FOSTER, AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OCEAN CITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY, THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORKFORCE, THE BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF THE OCEAN CITY AREA, AND THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE OCEAN CITY WORKFORCE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE RAYMOND A. WOOD FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORS WITH AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND EVOLVING TREATMENTS.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER LIONS CLUBS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED THROUGH HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND GRANTS THAT IMPACT LIVES GLOBALLY, AND ENCOURAGE PEACE AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

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 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.]