The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Benzonia

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITIES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AREA RESOURCES.

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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 is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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TO PRESERVE, RENOVATE AND OPERATE THE MILLS COMMUNITY HOUSE, A CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS

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PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR THE BENZIE CENTRAL SCHOOLS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND COMMUNITY

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GROW BENZIE IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES TO PROMOTE BENZIE COUNTY'S GREEN SPACE

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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 opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

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The goal of this organization is to promote social conditions that enhance the potential in the community for good mental health and to improve methods and facilities for treating mental illness.

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PROMOTING CONVENTIONS, TRADE SHOWS, MEETINGS AND TOURISM BUSINESS IN BENZIE COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND EXTENDING ASSISTANCE AND SPECIFIC SERVICES TO AID IN THE SUCCESS OF THEIR ACTIVITIES AND WELL BEING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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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 provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.