The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Comstock Park

MISSION:

WE GATHER AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO RELIEVE HUNGER AND INCREASE FOOD SECURITY IN WEST MICHIGAN AND THE UPPER PENINSULA. CONTRIBUTIONS AND NET ASSETS CONSIST PRIMARILY OF DONATED FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION. SEE SCHEDULE O.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO MEMBER OWNERS WITH A COMMON BOND.

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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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WORLD MISSION IS A CHRISTIAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF AUDIO BIBLES (THE TREASURE) TO ORAL LEARNERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. WE ARE MOST INTERESTED IN REACHING THE PREOPLE GROUPS THAT ARE STILL CONSIDERED UNREACHED. THESE GROUPS HAVE LESS THAN 2% OF THEIR POPULATION IDENTIFIED AS CHRISTIANS AND ARE HIGHLY ILLITERATE. WE ARE ACCOMPLISHING THIS GOAL THROUGH A NETWORK OF PRAYER SUPPORT AND FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, WORLD MISSION THRIFT STORES, AND RECYCLING PROJECTS.

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FARM BUREAU IS A FREE INDEPENDENT, NON-GOVERNMENTAL, VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION OF FARM FAMILIES UNITED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANALYZING THEIR PROBLEMS AND FORMULATING ACTION TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT AND THEREBY PROMOTE NATIONAL WELFARE. FARM BUREAU IS LOCAL, STATEWIDE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IN ITS SCOPE AND INFLUENCE AND IS NON-PARTISAN, NON-SECTARIAN, AND NON-SECRET IN CHARACTER.

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TO PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLE STUDY MATERIALS AND CONDUCT BIBLE CONFERENCES AND EVANGELISTIC SERVICES IN LOCAL CHURCHES.

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PROVIDES A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

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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.

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BEAUTIFUL YOU BY PROFILE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, COMFORT, RELAXATION AND JOY WHILE HELPING YOU LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST DURING DIFFICULT TIMES.

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THE ORGANIZATION PLANS TO ENGAGE IN A NUMBER OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ITS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE TEACHING CHILDREN THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME OF BASEBALL, SPONSORSHIP OF A READING CLUB IN CONJUCTION WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER WEST MICHIGAN AREA AND MAKING GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT, IRC SEC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES TEACH SPORTSMANSHIP AND THE POSITIVE VALUES OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY AND CARING AND TO BOLSTER CHILDRENS READING ABILITIES.

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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 opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.