The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Kearney

MISSION:

PROMOTES GROWTH OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY TO THE KEARNEY AREA.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BUFFALO COUNTY BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WHICH BENEFITS THE ENTIRE REGION THROUGH THE CREATION OF JOBS AND INCREASING BUSINESS REVENUES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

THE KEARNEY AREA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INSPIRES PLAY, EXPLORATION, & DISCOVERY THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES.

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:

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF KEARNEY (UVDCK) IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVEMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATION OF UNDERUTILIZED LAND NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - KEARNEY (UNK) CAMPUS TO UNITE THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY INTO ONE INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE THE KEARNEY FAMILY YMCA WITH A STABLE FINANCIAL BASE TO CARRY OUT IT'S MISSION TODAY, WHILE ALSO ALLOWING FOR GROWTH IN THE FUTURE.

MISSION:

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.]

MISSION:

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OFFERING GOLFING, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SUPPORTING SERVICES TO KEARNEY AREA INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

MISSION:

EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE PROPER HUMANE CARE AND TREATMENT OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND PROVIDE SHELTER

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE NEBRASKAS FIREFIGHTING HERITAGE, FOSTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF FIREFIGHTING, EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY, AND MEMORIALIZE NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, WHILE BRINGING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION EFFORTS TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA.

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 ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THE ELDERLY AND TO ALLOW THEM TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE, IN THEIR OWN HOMES, AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

MISSION:

ORGANIZATION FUNCTIONS TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO FOSTER FAMILIES TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE, STRUCTURED, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO YOUTH DISPLACED FROM THEIR NATURAL FAMILIES.

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:

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE MERRYMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO PRESENT QUALITY DANCE, MUSIC AND THEATER PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS THAT WILL CULTURALLY REWARD AUDIENCES AND PARTICIPANTS.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF BUFFALO COUNTY THROUGH COLLABORATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESOURCE LINKAGE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATION DIRECTED TOWARDS IMPROVING THE WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY.