The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

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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.

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

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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 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 administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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

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ESTABLISHES AND ADMINISTERS SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO PROTECT PUBLIC BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 402.199 - 402.208 RSMO.

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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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THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (BCHS) IS TO PRESERVE BOONE COUNTYS CULTURE AND HISTORY FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGH ITS BOONE COUNTY HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER, THE SOCIETY COLLECTS, PRESERVES, AND EXHIBITS HISTORIC ARTIFACTS AND WORKS OF ART. CONCERTS AND EVENTS CELEBRATING LITERATURE AND AUTHORS ARE TWO ADDITIONAL EFFORTS TO EMBRACE AND CELEBRATE LOCAL CULTURE. THE HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER IS COMPRISED OF THE WALTERS HISTORY GALLERIES, THE MONTMINY ART GALLERY, THE RIVER HORSE PAVILION, A GENEALOGY LIBRARY, A DIGITAL IMAGING LAB, AND THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS THAT COMPRISE THE VILLAGE AT BOONE JUNCTION. THE SOCIETY ALSO MANAGES AND CURATES THE HISTORIC MAPLEWOOD HOUSE IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF COLUMBIA.

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IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH CARE ISSUES AND IMPROVE QUALITY, ACCURACY, AND VISIBILITY OF HEALTH CARE REPORTING, WRITING, AND EDITING.

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THE OVERALL MISSION OF CMSE IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES IN THE CENTRAL MISSOURI AREA WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A NORMAL AND SATISFYING QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THEIR CAPABILITIES

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TO PROMOTE ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRAINING, EDUCATION & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENRICHING COMMUNITIES WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE.

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PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY.

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PROVIDE HOUSING AND CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT FOSTERS RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

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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.

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PROVIDE TRANSITION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM PRISON AND THOSE AT RISK OF INCARCERATION.

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AGING BEST'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE AS THEY NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE BY DELIVERING THE BEST SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS.