The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Jackson

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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 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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TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF MISSISSIPPI'S BIOLGICAL DIVERSITY THROUGH COLLECTIONS, RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC DATABASES, EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS AND TO INSPIRE THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI TO RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PRESERVE NATURAL MISSISSIPPI AND TO IMPROVE THE MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE.

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TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (RTS), BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FRIENDS OF RTS AS THEY CONSIDER GIVING TO THIS MINISTRY.

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COLLEGIATE EDUCATION IN PRIOR YEARS NOW IN PROCESS OF CONVERTING TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION.

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HELP SMALL FARMERS PURCHASE AND SELL IN BULK WITH A GOAL OF CREATING SUSTAINABILITY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY CONNECTING WITH USDA AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN A TIMELY MANNER.

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TO PROMOTE THE BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES TO EXEMPLARY STANDARDS.

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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 learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.

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ADVANCING RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CTR

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Health - General and Rehabilitative 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 protect the rights of people guaranteed by the Constitution and promote the passage of laws or other social measures that extend individual rights or more effectively protect them.

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ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND INFORMATION FOR VETERANS

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TO ACHIEVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE LEADING TO THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN IN THEIR FIRST EIGHT YEARS OF LIFE.

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ENABLES ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME/LIMITED MISSISSIPPIANS.

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1. PROVIDE AN UNDERSTANDING OF DOWN SYSDROME (DS) THROUGH THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN DS.2. PROVIDE NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS.3. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP AND INTERACTION FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY OR INTERESTED IN DS.4. INCREASE AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DS.5. PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIR RIGHTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE.

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TO EMPOWER YOUTH BY PROVIDING AN INNOVATIVE AND HOLISTIC JOB TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM.

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The goal of this organization is to provide information, technical assistance and support for individuals or commercial establishments that are engaged in the keeping, grazing, feeding and/or sale of livestock.

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JAMBOREE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN INFANTS TO PRESCHOOL THAT FOSTER LEARNING IN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH CHILD. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS CHILDREN IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SOCIAL SKILLS.