The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Brooklyn

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.

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FOUNDED IN 1984 BY JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR, URBAN BUSH WOMEN IS A DANCE ENSEMBLE THAT ENGAGES A DIVERSE AUDIENCE BY PRODUCING BOLD AND LIFE-AFFIRMING WORK BASED ON WOMEN'S EXPERIENCES, AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURAL INFLUENCES OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. COMPANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE CREATION AND PERFORMANCE OF WORKS FOR THE STAGE; ARTIST TRAINING IN DANCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; AND PUBLIC PROJECTS WHICH ENCOURAGE CULTURAL ACTIVITY AS AN INHERENT PART OF COMMUNITY LIFE. IN 2020, THE FORD FOUNDATION NAMED URBAN BUSH WOMEN ONE OF "AMERICA'S CULTURAL TREASURES," A GRANT RECIPIENT DESIGNATION THAT PROVIDES FOR SIGNIFICANT MULTI-YEAR FUNDING, AS WELL AS A DEEPLY-APPRECIATED RECOGNITION OF THE COMPANY'S IMPACT ON AMERICA'S ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE.

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DEVELOP, ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS, A HOUSING PROJECT FOR PERSONS OF LOW INCOME.

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TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND THE ELIMINATION OF HEALTH DISPARITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SPONSORING PUBLIC PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF GREATER BROOKLYN AND MORE SPECIFIALLY CENTRAL BROOKLYN RESIDENTS.

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TO SUPPORT NURSING EDUCATION AND PROMOTE THE NURSING PROFESSION

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TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER AND DIVERSITY OF THE RED HOOK NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, KINGS COUNTY, AND TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY AND USEFUL TO PROMOTE THAT GOAL.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS OF LOW INCOME.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS OF LOW INCOME.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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EMPOWERS NEW YORKERS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE FUTURES THROUGH TRAINING, JOBS & ADVANCEMENT.

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THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION US PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SECURE THEIR RIGHTS TO THEIR TRADITIONAL LANDS AND PROTECT THEIR FORESTS AND LIVELIHOODS. WE ARE TACKLING THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT CHALLENGES: BIODIVERSITY LOSS, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

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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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SERVICES FOR SICK, ELDERLY, NEEDY AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES - INTERVENTION WITH INDIVIDUAL & FAMILIES WHERE THERE'S SUSPICION OF NEGLECT, ABUSE, & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - DROP IN CENTER FOR YOUTH AT RISK - VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN HOSPITALS AND FOR THE HOMEBOUND

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TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT & OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS IN BROOKLYN, NY.

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ESTABLISHED AS A NOMINEE TO HOLD TITLE TO REAL ESTATE.

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GATES GARDENS HDFC INC. WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROJECT WITH 61 UNITS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, UNDER THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT.

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 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 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.