The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Asheville

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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 preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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LOTSAR'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE OUR MEMBERS' ABILITY TO SUCCEED, TO FOSTER HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND TO PROMOTE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.

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ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

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SPREADING THE GOSPEL TO THE UNSAVED IS OUR MISSION. . WE DO THIS THROUGH THE STORY OF JESUS THE SULPHUR SPRINGS CHAPEL DIAL APRAYER AND MANY OTHE MISSIONS

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PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY

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TO ADVANCE ALL PHASES OF MUSIC AND TO RAISE STANDARDS OF MUSIC

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The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.

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TO FOSTER HOLISTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THRIVE.

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TO ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM.

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DOGWOOD ALLIANCE ADVANCES ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE ACTION BY MOBILIZING DIVERSE VOICES TO PROTECT SOUTHERN FORESTS AND COMMUNITIES FROM INDUSTRIAL LOGGING.

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THE MISSION OF EAGLE MARKET STREETS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CDC IS TO DEVELOP PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND BUSINESSES AND ENVISIONS EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE SOCIO-ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL.

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RESCUES, REUNITES, REHABILITATES, AND REHOMES THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS EACH YEAR, SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO HELP KEEP PETS HEALTHY AND IN THEIR HOMES, AND OPERATES THE ANIMAL CARE CAMPUS, AN ADOPTION AND EDUCATION CENTER, AND ANIMAL SHELTER.

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WE DEVELOP ACCOMPLISHED, CONFIDENT AND CREATIVE LEARNERS WHO ARE PREPARED TO BE COMPASSIONATE LEADERS IN BUILDING A SOCIALLY JUST, SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORLD.

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TO PRESENT ENTERTAINING, ENLIGHTENING, AND ENRICHING PROGRAMS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF ASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE COUNTY, AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

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ADVANCE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT

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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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WNC HEALTH NETWORK, INC SUPPORTS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

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PROMOTION OF AND FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE TO THE NC ARBORETUM.

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TO BETTER THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. THROUGH ADOPTION PROGRAMS, SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC, VOLUNTEER AND FOSTER NETWORKS, BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE IMPACTS THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS EACH YEAR.