The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oklahoma

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 PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A STIMULUS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LOGAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING LOW INTEREST LOANS, RECRUITING NEW BUSINESSES TO THE COUNTY, PROVIDING GROWTH EXPANSION ASSISTANCE AND PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL LEASDERSHIP IN COUNTY 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.

MISSION:

ISS IS THE ONLY ISLAMIC CENTER IN THE STILLWATER AREA. SINCE ITS INCEPTION MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO, MUSLIMS HAVE CONGREGATED IN THE ISS MOSQUE TO WORSHIP & ENGAGE IN SOCIAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

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:

TO PROVIDE, PROMOTE, ASSIST, AND FACILITATE A COMMUNITY-BASED STRUCTURED PROCESS OF COUNSELING, SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO CURRENT LIFE SITUATIONS.

MISSION:

HOUSING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.

MISSION:

ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTER AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH PROVISION OF HIGHLY TRAINED SAR CANINES AND FIRST RESPONDER TEAM TRAINING.

MISSION:

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY AND TO PROMOTE THE VALUES OF ELKDOM IN RELATION TO ASSISTING VETERANS, YOUTH AND OUR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

UNITED WAY RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT/DISTRIBUTE TO 22 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES WHICH SERVE AND ASSIST IN EXCEESS OF 27,000 PAYNE COUNTY RESIDENTS

MISSION:

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ARDMORE AND CARTER COUNTY

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY THE APPLICATION THEREOF FOR THE BENEFIT OF BACONE COLLEGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

MISSION:

THE ENDOWMENT EXISTS TO SUPPORT AND DISTRIBUTE REVENUE TO TOWN HALL OF TULSA CORPORATION AS REQUIRED BY BYLAWS.

MISSION:

THROUGH FOOD ACQUISITION, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION, BIBLE STUDIES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND LIMITED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, IT IS OUR MISSION TO REACH THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OTHERS IN AND NEAR OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES, PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE, HEALTH ENHANCEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RACQUETBALL, GYM, TRACK, SWIMMING, AND STRENGTH TRAINING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS TRAINING AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS K-12TH GRADES FOR PARENTS WHO DESIRE CHRISTIAN TRAINING ALONG WITH EXCELLENT ACADEMICS