The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Cleveland

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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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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

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THE HISTORIC WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF CLEVELAND IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1980 TO COORDINATE AND STIMULATE REDEVELOPMENT FOR A UNIQUE, MIXED-USE, NEIGHBORHOOD FOR DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO COMMONLY KNOW AS THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. ITS MISSION IS TO CHAMPION AND INSPIRE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. OUR PROGRAMS WORK TO PROVIDE SUSTAINED PROGRAM FUNDING FOR SECURITY, STREETSCAPE AND GREEN SPACE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND MARKETING SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. WE ADMINISTER A HISTORIC PRESERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE IN PERPETUITY THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT'S RICH BUILDING STOCK. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE LIMITED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS AND THE CITY OF CLEVELAND'S STOREFRONT RENOVATION PROGRAM.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations characterized by their acknowledgement of the supreme authority of the bishop of Rome, the pope, in matters of faith. Use this code for Roman Catholic churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON MILITARY SERVICE, WAR, AND ITS IMPACT.

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

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TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER HUNGARIAN SCOUTING IN NORTHEAST OHIO THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT (GENERATED THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES), AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY AWARENESS.

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THE MISSION OF COURT COMMUNITY SERVICE IS TO DESIGN AND MANAGE AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF QUALITY ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING OPTIONS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COURTS AND THE COMMUNITY.

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE PHILANTHROPIC AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR THE CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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PROVIDE CULINARY SKILLS TRAINING TO FORMERLY-INCARCERATED ADULTS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ATTRACT, ENGAGE AND RETAIN EMERGING DIVERSE TALENT TO GREATER CLEVELAND.

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THE DISTRICT OFFICE PURCHASES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LITERATURE AND PROVIDES OTHER SERVICES TO ALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS

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TO PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY OF ERIC MENDELSOHN AND HIS MOST PROMINENT AMERICAN WORK, THE PARK SYNAGOGUE; TO RESTORE AND RENOVATE THE PROPERTY; AND TO MANAGE AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDING AND CAMPUS, MAKING THEM READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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PROVIDE SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS THAT ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THE WESTOWN NEIGHBORHOODS AND BUSINESSES. WCDC'S SERVICE AREA KNOWN AS WESTOWN IS A VIBRANT, HISTORIC AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE CITY NEIGHBORHOOD THAT INCLUDES A RANGE OF HOUSING CHOICES.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PUBLIC HOUSING EXCLUSIVELY TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS IN THE CLEVELAND AREA ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT APPROVED BY H.U.D. UNDER SECTION 202 OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1959. THE BUILDING HAS 55 UNITS TO SERVE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS

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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 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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TO PROVIDE, FREE OF CHARGE, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR AT RISK CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 4 AT URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL DURING THE HOURS OF 3 - 8 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP, DINNER, LIFE AND STUDY SKILLS.

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CLEVELAWN IS A LOCAL 501C-3 DEDICATED TO REDUCING VIOLENCE AND DIMINISHING INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY BY CREATING A POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUT MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PAID TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT IN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION FOR HARD TO HIRE INDIVIDUALS.

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EDUCATION IWASM STRIVES TO SERVE ITS COMMUNITIES THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MEANS. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING: -CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: AVIATION ADVENTURES AND QUEST FOR THE STARS -ROCKET DAY (AGES 4-12) -WOW STEM CONFERENCE (AGES 14-18) -DINNER WITH A SLICE OF HISTORY, GRANT FUNDED (ADULT LEARNERS) -VIRTUAL PROGRAMS -ADULT SPEAKERS' BUREAU PROGRAMS IN 2021, WE BEGAN BENCHMARKING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AGAINST STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS. FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE BEGAN ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS AND STRATEGIZING HOW BEST TO COMPLIMENT WHAT SCHOOLS ARE ALREADY EXPECTED TO COVER IN SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH- LANGUAGE ARTS. FOR DESCRIPTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED SINCE JANUARY 2021, VISIT: WWW.IWASM.ORG/WP-BLOG/EVENTS. COLLECTIONS IWASM'S COLLECTION CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 20,000 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OBJECTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ARCHIVAL MATERIALS, AND BOOKS RELATING TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AIR AND SPACE. IN ADDITION, OUR REFERENCE A