The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Akron

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:

The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are residents of a particular community or neighborhood who have joined together to remedy deficiencies in existing neighborhood conditions or to enhance conditions that are currently satisfactory.

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:

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:

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:

FACILITATES CIRCLE PROCESSES THAT ENABLE DIVERSE CITIZENS TO COME TOGETHER DISCUSS ISSUES OF SHARED CONCERN TURN TALK INTO ACTION

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN A CLUB FOR SOCIAL ENJOYMENT OF MEMBERS AND INVITED GUESTS AND TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES, FISH AND GAME, AND ALL OTHER LIKE INTERESTS OF THE PORTAGE LAKES DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO

MISSION:

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)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to serve the interests of the community as a whole and provide services which meet the needs of people who own or rent apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mobile home parks or other housing complexes who are their members.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to clear slums and renew or rehabilitate old housing and other structures including abandoned buildings in blighted and depressed residential neighborhoods in order to provide a safe, sanitary and pleasant place for people to live.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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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)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to cultivate plant life for a variety of purposes.

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE THE AKRON, OHIO COMMUNITY AROUND THE CREATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF VIBRANT NEIGHBOORHOOD PARKS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. WE SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN CITIZEN-LED DESIGN AND DECISION MAKING ON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Recreation & Sports major group area.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.