The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Afton

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DEDICATED TO PRESERVATION, RESTORATION AND APPRECIATION OF OUR NATURAL WORLD. IT OWNS APPROXIMATELY 1500 ACRES OF LAND IN AFTON, WEST LAKELAND TOWNSHIP AND LAKELAND, MN. BELWIN COMPRISES ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED NATURAL PRESERVES IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION WITH A FOCUS ON CONNECTING PEOPLE AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

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PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE IN, ASSIST, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUPPORT OF EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF 501 (C) 3. IN SUPPORT OF SUCH PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BELWIN CONSERVANCY, A MN NONPROFIT CORPORATION.

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THIS OLD HORSE, INC., PROVIDES RETIREMENT, RESCUE AND REHABILITATION TO OLDER AND UNWANTED HORSES THAT HAVE HAD A CAREER TO SERVICE HUMANS. THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE AS AMBASSADORS TO THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT OF 'HORSE POWER' BY FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HORSEMANSHIP AND BEGINNING RIDING SKILLS TO OLDER AND SPECIAL NEEDS RIDERS.

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CONDUCT AN ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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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 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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INSPIRING A LIFELONG LOVE OF SKIING, ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS IN ALPINE SKIING.

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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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AFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY SERVES AS A MUSEUM, DEDICATED TO THE INVENTORY, CATALOGING, AND PROPER STORAGE OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS.

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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 to provide equipment, services or other forms of support which are supplemental to the treatment or rehabilitation of people who have illnesses, injuries or disabilities; or which are instrumental in the prevention of illnesses, injuries or disabilities prior to their occurrence.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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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 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 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 operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the familys ability to resolve problems and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in settings outside the home.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Animal-Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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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.