The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Amherst

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EDUCATION - PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT COLLEGE THE MISSION OF DAEMEN COLLEGE IS TO PREPARE CREATIVE, ETHICALLY-MINDED LEADERS FOR A DIVERSE AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD BY INTEGRATING THE INTELLECTUAL STRENGTHS ACQUIRED THROUGH THE LIBERAL ARTS WITH THE PREPARATION NECESSARY FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY.

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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.

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MANAGED INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AND ACCEPTED MONEY AND DISTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.

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ACADEMIC MEDICINE SERVICES, INC. (AMS) EXISTS TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND JACOBS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.

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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 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS SET FORTH IN ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENT: TO ENDOW A CHAIR OF GYNECOLOGIC PATHOLOGY IN THE MEDICAL SCHOOL OF THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. ASSETS FROM THE ORGANIZATION ARE USED TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL OF THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. ASSETS FROM THE ORGANIZATION ARE USED TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF THE PROFESSOR OF GYNECOLOGIC PATHOLOGY, WITH ANY ADDITIONAL ASSETS USED FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GYNECOLOGIC PATHOLOGY LABORATORY.

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 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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AUTISM SERVICES, INC. FOUNDED IN 1982, IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE WITH AUTISM ARE UNDERSTOOD, RESPECTED AND ASSISTED TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL. COMPREHENSIVE AND LIFELONG PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS INCLUDE COMMUNITY RESIDENCES, AN EDUCATION PROGRAM, ADULT SERVICES, SERVICE COORDINATION, RESPITE, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, AND MORE. SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND CAREGIVERS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH OUTREACH AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

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TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO COOPERATIVE MEMBERS.

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DESCRIPTION OF MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES

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 are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU'S VISION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST.

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.

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TO HOLD, MANAGE, AND MAINTAIN PROPERTY LEASED BY RELATED PARTY.

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TO CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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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ADOPTION S.T.A.R., INC. (SUPPORT, TRAINING, ADVOCACY & RESOURCES), A NEW YORK STATE AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT ADOPTION AGENCY, IS A COMPASSIONATE AND UNIQUE AGENCY. THE AGENCY TAKES A STRONG STAND IN FAVOR OF ADOPTION EDUCATION AND BELIEVES NO ONE SHOULD MAKE A DECISION TO ADOPT OR MAKE AN ADOPTION PLAN FOR A CHILD WITHOUT FULLY EDUCATING THEMSELVES ON ADOPTION AND ITS MANY OPTIONS. ADOPTION S.T.A.R. IS COMMITTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND OFFERS ADOPTION AND ADOPTION-RELATED SERVICES REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, RELIGION, DISABILITY, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, COLOR, OR RACE. ADOPTION S.T.A.R. IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND BIRTH FAMILIES AND OFFERS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO ALL PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE ADOPTION JOURNEY.