The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Rapids

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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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The goal of this organization is to sponsor sports competitions for amateurs at the national, state, or international level or competitions at multiple levels including the international level.

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The goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.

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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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PROMOTE HOME OWNERSHIP & AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ALLEVIATE NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT IN TARGETED LOW & MODERATE INCOME AREA, WORK WITH LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOME OWNERSHIP.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to help people prepare for, find, secure and retain suitable employment.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance training and material resources to support the capacity-building efforts of nations outside the U. S. with a focus on agricultural and rural development, health, education, social welfare, small business development and industrial growth.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.

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PROMOTES AND FACILITATES YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN ICE HOCKEY

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TO LEAD THE REVOLUTION AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION/TRAFFICKING

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The goal of this organization is the operation of societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Health - General and Rehabilitative 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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide consultation, training, and other forms of management assistance services to nonprofit groups within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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THROUGH THE EMOTIONAL INTERACTION WITH RESCUED HORSES, WE COACH INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO A CLEAR DISCOVERY & ALIGNMENT WITH THEIR CREATED PURPOSE

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TO PROMOTE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IN A WELL-ROUNDED ATHLETICS PROGRAM, MAINTAIN HIGH ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC STANDARDS, MAINTAIN MORAL IDEALS AND PROMOTE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG MEMBER SCHOOLS

MISSION:

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.