The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Raleigh

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IN 1969, THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHED THE ASSOCIATION AS A MARKET OF LAST RESORT TO PROVIDE PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES WHO ARE UNABLE TO BUY IT IN THE STANDARD INSURANCE MARKET. ALL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA ARE REQUIRED BY STATUTE TO PARTICIPATE IN FUNDING THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND THEY SHARE IN ITS LOSSES ON PRO RATA BASIS. THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT AN AGENCY OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT, BUT ITS REGULATED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE.

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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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PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND FACILITIES FOR NC STATE UNIVERSITY.

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ESTABLISHED IN 1980, THE FOOD BANK IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS PROVIDED FOOD FOR PEOPLE AT RISK OF HUNGER IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. THE FOOD BANK SERVES A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 700 PARTNER AGENCIES SUCH AS SOUP KITCHENS, FOOD PANTRIES, SHELTERS, AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH DISTRIBUTION CENTERS IN DURHAM, GREENVILLE, NEW BERN, RALEIGH, THE SANDHILLS (SOUTHERN PINES) AND WILMINGTON.

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The goal of this organization is to run postsecondary educational institutions, known alternatively as community colleges or junior colleges and commonly organized into two-year programs, that offer instruction that has been adapted in content, level and schedule to meet the needs of the community in which they are located.

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TO ADVANCE WILSON COLLEGE OF TEXTILES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, PARTNERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY.

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THE ABA IS A CERTIFYING BODY FOR PHYSICIAN ANESTHESIOLOGISTS IN THE UNITED STATES.

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OPERATION OF AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE TWELVE.

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TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE NC MUSEUM OF ART.

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THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS PERSONALLY, SOCIALLY, AND INTELLECTUALLY TO EFFECTIVELY FUNCTION IN A GLOBAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

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THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO CULTIVATE ENDOWED AND MAJOR GIFTS FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF THE MINISTRIES OF THE DIOCESE OF RALEIGH WHILE PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF INVESTED FUNDS.

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SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, IS AN INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY GIRLS BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR GRADES 9 - 12.

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The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT FAMILY PLANNING AGENCY THAT RESPECTS AND PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF EACH MAN AND WOMAN TO MAKE INFORMED REPRODUCTIVE DECISIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND INFORMATION TO CLIENTS AND TO SERVE AS ADVOCATE AND EDUCATOR TO THE COMMUNITY ON RESPONSIBLE HUMAN SEXUALITY. WE HAVE OFFICES IN NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA. PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC, INC. IS AN AFFILIATE OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC., THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST TRUSTED VOLUNTARY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION. FOUNDED BY MARGARET SANGER IN 1916 AS AMERICA'S FIRST BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC, PLANNED PARENTHOOD BELIEVES IN EVERYONE'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHEN OR WHETHER TO HAVE A CHILD, THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD BE WANTED AND LOVED, AND THAT WOMEN SHOULD BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR OWN DESTINIES.

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TO PROMOTE ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF NC STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY.

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THE COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND ITS CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES.

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SPRINGMOOR IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FULL SERVICE LIFE CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY DESIGNED TO EMPHASIZE INDEPENDENT LIVING, DIGNITY, SECURITY, AND PEACE OF MIND. IT OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF RESIDENCES, SERVICES, AMENITIES AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE. SPRINGMOOR IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACTIVE, INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING WHILE PROVIDING FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS. SPRINGMOOR'S HEALTH CARE PROGRAM GIVES EACH RESIDENT A STRONG SENSE OF SECURITY, LIFE WITH DIGNITY, LIFETIME CARE, PERSONAL SAFETY AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, AS WELL AS INTERACTION AND COMPANIONSHIP WITH MANY FINE NEIGHBORS WHO HAVE COMMON INTERESTS.

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TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AS WELL AS AID AND PROMOTE, BY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHERWISE, ALL TYPES OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION IN THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.