The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Rapids

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TO ENCOURAGE MICHIGAN RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO LIVE ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

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INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN FILM AND MEDIA POSITIONS IN GRAND RAPIDS BY OFFERING FREE, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN FILM AND MULTIMEDIA, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT. INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE INSIDIOUS NATURE OF (SEE SCHEDULE O)

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The goal of this organization is to together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Religion Related, Spiritual Development major group area.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

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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 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 produce music not specifically covered by another category including marching bands, jazz groups, chamber music groups, blues, country music, ethnic music (e.g., Brazilian, Celtic, Afro-pop, etc.), folk music, rhythm and blues.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have advanced training in the medical specialty which diagnoses conditions which require surgical intervention and provide preoperative, operative and postoperative care for surgical patients.

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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 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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TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONALISM IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AMONG INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

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GATHERING SPACE AND A RESOURCE PLACE FOR IMMIGRANTS

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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THE TRANSPLANT LIFE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND RAISING AWARENESS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EITHER RECEIVED MAJOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS OR ARE ORGAN DONORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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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 the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH RADIO BROADCASTS AND PRINTED MATERIAL TO ARMENIA AND THE FRENCH-SPEAKING POPULATION OF AFRICA.