The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Wheaton

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE WHEATON VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD (WVRS) IS TO PROTECT THE PUBLICS HEALTH AND SAFETY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES. THE WVRS IS A VOLUNTEER, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ANY PERSON IN NEED.

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 ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A FOCUS FOR THE EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE PRACTICES THEY SERVE.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT.

MISSION:

TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT WHILE SERVING AND PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND BY USING PRIVATE FUNDING SOURCES TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE ACQUISITION, PROTECTION, USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARK LAND LOCATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND AND OWNED/OR OPERATED BY M-NCPPC (THE "MONTGOMERY PARK SYSTEM").

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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.

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TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROVIDE PATRIOTIC PROGRAMS, FLAGS, AND FUNDS TO VARIOUS SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AND DISABLED VETERANS GROUPS

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THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES AND ARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO THEATRE AND ARTS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS.

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TO PROVIDE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics 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 provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

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The goal of this organization is to prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.

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TRADE ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERS. PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE HIGHER STANDARDS AND BETTER APPROACHES TO PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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TO HELP ALL ABUSED AND HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS, TO END THE MISERY OF EUTHANASIA AND TO ENABLE EVERY DOG AND CAT A HAPPY AND LOVING FOREVER HOME.

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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 provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.