The Nonprofit Ecosystem in New York

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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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FOUNDED IN 1991 BY THE LATE JAMES HOUGHTON, THE TONY AWARD-WINNING SIGNATURE THEATRE IS LED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PAIGE EVANS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAROLD WOLPERT. SIGNATURE FOSTERS A CULTURAL COMMUNITY AT OUR HOME, THE PERSHING SQUARE SIGNATURE CENTER, WELCOMING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VISITORS THROUGH OUR DOORS EACH YEAR. OUR 70,000 SQ. FT. FRANK GEHRY-DESIGNED SPACE BOASTS THREE THEATRES AND TWO REHEARSAL ROOMS, INCLUDING THE FORD STUDIO, A FLEXIBLE SPACE THAT CAN BE CONVERTED INTO A 99-SEAT THEATRE AS WELL AS 8,800 SQ. FT OF PUBLIC LOBBY SPACE.

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TO GIVE NEW LIFE TO CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PLAYS AND TO PRODUCE WORLD PREMIERES OF NEW PLAYS BY BOTH ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS.

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WESTBETH IS A HOME FOR THE ARTS AND PROVIDES AFFORDABLE LIVE/WORK SPACES TO LOW-INCOME ARTISTS IN ALL DISCIPLINES.

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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.

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:

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 a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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TRANSFORMING HOW OUR NATION ADDRESSES ADDICTION BY EMPOWERING FAMILIES, (SEE SCHEDULE O)ADVANCING EFFECTIVE CARE, SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY AND CHANGING CULTURE.

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PROMOTION OF LITERATURE & ART, BY ESTABLISHING & MAINTAINING A LIBRARY READING-ROOM, GALLERY OF ART; USE OF THE CLUBHOUSE & ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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TO ENHANCE BOTH THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. BUSINESS AND THE U.S. QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING AND FACILITATING VOLUNTARY CONSENSUS STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS, AND SAFEGUARDING THEIR INTEGRITY.

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TO COLLECT EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK,REMIT THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNION'S BENEFIT PLANS, AND TO PAY ALL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR THOSE PLANS.

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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 are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

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TO PROMOTE INCREASED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE TO SUSTAIN A VIBRANT WEST HARLEM COMMUNITY.

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SHELTERING ARMS, FORMERLY EPISCOPAL SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK, INC., FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS THROUGH FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS, AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. THROUGH ITS CLINICAL AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, SHELTERING ARMS HELPS FAMILIES TO BECOME STRONGER AND HEALTHIER, GAIN CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS AND HELPS CHILDREN TO THRIVE AND GROW INTO SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. THE AGENCY MEANINGFULLY IMPACTS OVER 15,000 LIVES EVERY YEAR. SHELTERING ARMS IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS NEW YORK CITY AND NEW YORK STATE AGENCIES AS WELL AS SERVICE FEES PAID BY MEDICAID AND OTHER PARTIES FOR ITS CLINIC PROGRAMS.

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 private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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.