The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charlotte

MISSION:

CHARLOTTE BALLET'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ARTISTICALLY EXCELLENT PROGRAMMING TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN ITS HOME CITY OF CHARLOTTE, THE SOUTHEAST REGION, AND TO THE VARIED COMMUNITIES IT SERVES WHILE ON TOUR ACROSS THE NATION. CHARLOTTE BALLET HAS RECEIVED CRITICAL RECOGNITION NATIONALLY FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAMMING, ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION, AND DANCE TRAINING.VISION: CHARLOTTE BALLET IS A CHARLOTTE-BASED, WORLD-CLASS REPERTORY DANCE ENSEMBLE. IT PERFORMS CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY AND CUTTING-EDGE DANCE WITH VIRTUOSITY, ENERGY, AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE FOR LOCAL, STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL AUDIENCES. CHARLOTTE BALLET'S COLLECTIVE TALENTS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY AND GIVE US THE RESPONSIBILITY TO CHALLENGE, STIMULATE, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND THEREBY ENRICH OUR AUDIENCES.

MISSION:

CHARLOTTE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOSTERS LIFELONG LEARNING AND PROVIDES AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOUNDED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, POSITIVE CHARACTER, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

LEVINE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT THE PAST TO THE FUTURE TO REALIZE THE PROMISES OF A NEW SOUTH THROUGH EXHIBITS THAT EXPLORE COMPLEX CHAPTERS IN THE REGION'S HISTORY AND PROGRAMS THAT LAUNCH DIALOGUE, FOSTER EMPATHY, AND BUILD AN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE MISSION IS TO CHAMPION THE WELLBEING OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND STRENGTHEN THEIR BOND WITH THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW, LOVE, AND NEED THEM.

MISSION:

CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION (CRM)'S TWO PRIMARY PROGRAMS ARE CHRISTIAN RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS FOR MEN (REBOUND) AND WOMEN (DOVE'S NEST) SUFFERING FROM DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE HOMELESS OR BORDERLINE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. BOTH PROGRAMS UTILIZE THE PRINCIPLES OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, IDENTIFYING JESUS CHRIST AS THE "HIGHER POWER, AND PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE COUNSELING PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS. CLIENTS IN BOTH PROGRAMS ARE NOT CHARGED FOR OUR SERVICES, AS MOST ARE EXTREMELY LOW INCOME AND VERY FEW HAVE ANY SORT OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.

MISSION:

SAMARITAN'S FEET IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID - SEE SCHEDULE O. THE ORGANIZATION IS A HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHANGING LIVES THROUGH SHOES OF HOPE DISTRIBUTIONS, TAKING A LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE OF HOPE TO PEOPLE AND EQUIPPING THE FEET OF IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD WITH SHOES.

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:

THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY UPLIFTS, ENTERTAINS, AND EDUCATES THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG AND BEYOND THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL EXPERIENCES. REACHING OUT THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIVE MUSIC, THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY WILL BE A CIVIC LEADER, REFLECTING AND UNITING OUR REGION.

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:

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND OTHERS TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND DEVELOP GREATER AWARENESS OF JUDAISM AND THEIR COMMON HERITAGE.

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.

MISSION:

TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND TO DELIVER DAILY MEALS IN A CARING AND FRIENDLY MANNER TO INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE UNABLE DUE TO AGE OR INFIRMARY TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH DIVERSE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS. MOSAIC BELIEVES THAT HIGH QUALITY HOUSING FOR A VARIETY OF INCOMES IS A CATALYST FOR VIBRANT, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. THEIR VISION IS THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HOUSING, IN THRIVING COMMUNITIES THAT OFFER A VARIETY OF JOBS AND SERVICES.

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.

MISSION:

THIS PLAN PROVIDES A WAY FOR EMPLOYEES TO SAVE FOR OUT OF POCKET RETIREE HEALTH CARE EXPENSES IN A TAX FAVORABLE MANOR.

MISSION:

FOUNDATION FOR THE MINT MUSEUM HOLDS AND MANAGES ENDOWMENT FUNDS WITH THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING OF THE MINT MUSEUM OF ART.

MISSION:

THE CHARLOTTE SPORTS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 2013 TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR SPORTS-BASED INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CHARLOTTE REGION. WE PROVIDE UNIQUE EVENTS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AROUND PROFESSIONAL, COLLEGIATE AND AMATEUR SPORTING EVENTS. OUR EFFORTS ARE INTENDED TO CREATE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE REGION AS WELL AS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

CONVINCED OF THE IMMINENT RETURN OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST, ADVENT CHRISTIAN GENERAL CONFERENCE EXISTS TO ENCOURAGE, EQUI AND EMPOWER ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCHES WORLDWIDE TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE GREAT COMMISSION AND GREAT COMMANDMENT.

MISSION:

THE PLAN SPONSOR HAS ESTABLISHED THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION VEBA TRUST FOR THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMISSIBLE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(9) PAYABLE FROM THIS VEBA TRUST TO IT'S ELIGIBLE RETIREES UNDER THE EMERITI RETIREE HEALTH PLAN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to run schools comprising any span of grades beginning with the next grade following an elementary school and ending at or below grade 12.