The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Basking Ridge

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

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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.

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PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GREAT SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE HOME AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, USING PARTNERSHIPS WHERE APPROPRIATE. VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOMERSET HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING TO 9 COMMUNITIES IN SOMERSET AND MORRIS COUNTIES, MANAGES THE STATE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM FOR SOMERSET COUNTY, PROVIDES FRIENDLY VISITORS TO ISOLATED AND LONELY FRAIL ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, FACILITATES A CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP AND PROVIDES HOME HEALTH AIDES ACROSS ALL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, CHILD-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE CHILDREN THAT PARTICIPATE.

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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 provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

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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.

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.

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits that are structured for the size, interests and intellectual capacity of young children. Childrens museums are participatory and allow visitors to interact with the exhibits (touching, exploring, manipulating), and many offer organized lessons for groups of school children that focus on one or more of the exhibits.

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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.

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HEARTWORKS IS A LOCAL MOVEMENT OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO REPLICATING AND SUSTAINING THE KINDNESS AND CONNECTION WITNESSED IN THE WAKE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. INSPIRED BY THE HEALING THAT TAKES PLACE THROUGH RECEIVING AND GIVING, WE OFFER HOPE TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A CHRONIC ILLNESS WITH AN ACUTE NEED, AN UNEXPECTED INJURY, A NATURAL DISASTER, OR UNBEARABLE GRIEF, WHILE TAKING PART IN OUR OWN SELF-GROWTH.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

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THE VISION OF PAUSE MINISTRIES IS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES WHERE LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED INTO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST

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PRESERVE AND OPERATE HISTORICALLY REGISTERED FARMSTEAD AS FARMSTEAD ARTS, AN NON PROFIT CENTER FOR FINE, PERFORMING, AND PRACTICAL ARTS.

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TO FUND RESEARCH TOWARD NEW TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR CROHN'S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS; TO RAISE GLOBAL AWARENESS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE BY EMPOWERING THE IBD COMMUNITY.