The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Rapids

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is the production of concerts including barbershop singing groups, glee clubs/choir groups, childrens choirs and other singing ensembles.

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THE PURPOSE OF WEST MICHIGAN FLIGHT ACADEMY IS TO GIVE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED URBAN YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE A HIGHLY ADVANCED TECHNICAL CAREER RELATED TO AVIATION AND THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the area of science which applies mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of society.

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The goal of this organization is to select, train and manage athletes who represent the U.S. internationally.

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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 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 make the public aware of the measures people can take to ensure their own safety and that of others while driving or riding as passengers in a motor vehicle, riding a bicycle, roller skating, skateboarding or walking as pedestrians in traffic.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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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 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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RACINGAWARENESS.COM IS A MULTIFACETED FUNDRAISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS THROUGH PRIVATE AND CORPORATE DONATIONS TO LAUNCH AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate free or low-cost transportation services for older adults, people with disabilities, people with medical conditions, people who are indigent, students and other eligible individuals.

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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.