The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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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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PRCC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM AND AFFECTED BY ADDICTION, AND TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF HOPE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MAINE.

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THE MISSION OF CATHERINE MORRILL DAY NURSERY IS TO PROMOTE THE YOUNG CHILD'S TOTAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.

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THE MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM PRESERVES AND OPERATES HISTORIC TWO-FOOT GAUGE RAILROAD EQUIPMENT FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC.

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TO OPERATE A SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES PROVIDING EDUCATION IN PHILOSOPHY, AESTHETICS, ART THEORY, AND SIMILAR DISCIPLINES RELATED TO THE VISUAL ARTS.

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TO PROMOTE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LEARNING ADVENTURES IN LIVING CLASSROOMS.

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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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AS MAINE'S ONLY STATE-WIDE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION, ILAP ADVANCES JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY.

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CREATE A FULL SPECTRUM COMMUNITY CENTER THAT WOULD HOUSE AND SUPPORT LGBTQ, ETHNIC, RACIAL MINORITY, AND ALLIED SOCIAL SERVICE AND EQUALITY MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES.

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MPRC ENGAGES IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, POLLING, AND GRASSROOTS LEADER- SHIP TRAINING ON NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE ISSUES, INCL CLIMATE CHANGE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING & HEALTHCARE, RACIAL JUSTICE & MORE.

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.

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PORTLAND TRAILS, A NON-PROFIT URBAN LAND TRUST, TRANSFORMS GREATER PORTLAND INTO A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE-POWERED TRANSPORTATION, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING A NETWORK OF TRAILS AND GREEN SPACES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH PLACES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide housing or shelter 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 promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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WE REDUCE HARM TO HUMAN HEALTH, RACIAL JUSTICE & CLIMATE PROGRESS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS & PLASTICS.

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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUITED TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF ELIGIBLE OCCUPANTS AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HUD.

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PROVIDE HOUSING AND TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS.

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ALL ACTIVITIES ENABLE THE CUMBERLAND CLUB TO PROVIDE MEALS, RECREATION, AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

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TO ENRICH GENERATIONS OF MUSICIANS BY PROVIDING QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION AND PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS TO AS BROAD AN AUDIENCE AS POSSIBLE.

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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.