The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Durham

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT A REASONABLE COST

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security major group area.

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TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE LAW SCHOOLS OF BOTH UNC - CHAPEL HILL AND DUKE UNIVERSITY.

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TO ADVANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS, THE COLLEGE, AND DURHAM AND ORANGE COUNTIES.

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TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW MODERN DANCE WORK.

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THE FOREST HISTORY SOCIETY PRESERVES OUR FOREST HERITAGE. IT AIMS TO IMPROVE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN WELFARE BY BRINGING A HISTORICAL CONTEXT TO ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING. THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDE: TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND DISSEMINATE THE HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN FORESTS AND ALL FOREST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; TO ENCOURAGE AND AID THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COMPANY, AND INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTIONS AND TO MAKE THAT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS; TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND WRITING AND PUBLISH ON THE HISTORY OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF FORESTS AND PEOPLE OVER TIME; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATION OF ALL AGE GROUPS RELATED TO THE LESSONS OF FOREST AND CONSERVATION HISTORY.

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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 is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE DURHAM VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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TO ADVANCE CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC.

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THE AIPCA BENEVOLENT FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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TO SUPPORT PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN EAST AFRICA TO PROVIDE BETTER MATERNAL HEALTH CARE.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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THE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOMES FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO RAISE ENDOWMENT FUNDS, SUPPORT BENEVOLENT CARE FOR RESIDENTS UNABLE TO PAY FOR CONTINUING CARE, SUPPORT SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOMES, INC. AND MANAGE THE INVESTMENT OF THE FOUNDATION'S ASSETS.

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TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE ENO RIVER BASIN.

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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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BUILT WITH LOVE, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DURHAM AND WAKE OFFERS A COMFORTING HOME AWAY FROM HOME AND A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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CARING HOUSE PROVIDES PATIENTS AT DUKE CANCER INSTITUTE WITH PEACE OF MIND BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, A HEALING ENVIRONMENT, AND A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.