The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JEFFERSON CARY FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT CARY MEDICAL CENTER AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

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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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO BE ADDED TO PRINCIPAL BALANCE TO EARN INVESTMENT INCOME FROM WHICH TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SEEKING TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN POST SECONDARY ENVIRONMENTS.

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:

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF CEMETERY LOTS IN THE HALLOWELL CEMETERY

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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MAINE'S FIRST PUBLIC LIBRARY. OFFERING A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS; PERIODICALS; AUDIO AND VISUAL MEDIA; COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING LECTURES LIVE MUSIC CHILDREN'S STORY TIME PROGRAMS AND ADULT READING GROUPS.

MISSION:

PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROVIDES BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND OTHER MEDIA FOR USE AND CIRCULATION, AS WELL AS FREE INTERNET ACCESS AND COMPUTER USE FOR MACHIAS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY PROVIDES CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance and training, loans and loan guarantees and other forms of support to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of countries outside the United States.

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APEX ACTIVELY AND INTENTIONALLY CONNECTS AREA YOUTH WITH THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION, IN CONCERT WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER STRATEGIC PARTNERS.

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THE ISLE AU HAUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A YEAR ROUND POPULATION ON ISLE AU HAUT. WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MICRO LOANS TO LOCAL NEW BUSINESS VENTURES.

MISSION:

PROVIDES PATIENT AMBULANCE TRANSPORTS FROM ALLAGASH TO FRENCHVILLE; WINTERVILLE, GUERRETTE, ST. AGATHA, AND SINCLAIR TO FORT KENT SERVING A POPULATION OF 14,000. LONG-DISTANCE TRANSPORTS TO TERTIARY FACILITIES ARE MADE AS NEEDED FROM PRESQUE ISLE TO BOSTON BY LOCALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS FROM THE VARIOUS COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

MISSION:

THE SANFORD LODGE IS A MEMBER OF A GROUP OF NATIONAL ELKS LODGES.

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PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SUPPORT TO OPERATE A PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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TO DEVELOP, OWN AND MANAGE SUBSIDIZED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME, ELDERLY OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

SUGARLOAF SKI CLUB IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY CURATING AND SHARING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON BENEFITS AND TECHNIQUES OF SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING.