The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SAFETY, SHELTER, EDUCATION AND TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND TO EMPOWER ALL TO CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING. ACQUIRE UNDEVELOPED REAL ESTATE THROUGH DONATIONS AND HOLD SAID REAL ESTATE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TWO DONATED HOMES ARE CURRENTLY RENTED TO QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

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_ BE THE CHANGE VOLUNTEERS (BTCV) IS A DEVELOPMENT AID NON-PROFIT THAT BUILDS, REFURBISHES AND EQUIPS SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION CENTERS

MISSION:

FUNDRAISING & SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FORMED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF RELIGION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION JOURNALISM.

MISSION:

RAISE FUNDS FOR USE IN COLUMBIA, MISSOURI PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAMS

MISSION:

PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD FOR PHI MU SORORITY MEMBERS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA

MISSION:

DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION RELATED TO EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND TREATMENT OF CANCER IN ANIMALS.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE SECONDARY EDUCATION THROUGH POSITIVE LEADERSHIP AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE, ADVOCATE AND DEVELOP RESOURCES FOR MISSOURI FOOD BANKS TO COMBAT HUNGER IN MISSOURI

MISSION:

PRESERVE FAMILY FARMS, PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY, AND STRIVE FOR ECONOMIC & SOCIAL JUSTICE.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE BENEVOLENCE, DISPENSE CHARITY, CARE FOR MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN CENTRAL MISSOURI.

MISSION:

THE NLA FOUNDATION WORKS TO RAISE CHARITABLE DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF NLA AND ITS VITAL COMMITMENT TO LEADING AMERICA'S NEWSROOMS. SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1979, THE FOUNDATION HAS RAISED AND EXPENDED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SUPPORT OF NLA PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES AND TO STIMULATE NEW THINKING IN AREAS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO EDITORS AND THE NEWS INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

PROMOTES THE WELL-BEING OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND PETS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT.

MISSION:

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.