The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lake Oswego

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION ADVANCES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AWARDS TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING U.S. CITIZENS STUDYING TO COMPLETE DOCTORAL DEGREES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL RESEARCH.

MISSION:

PROVIDING HUMANTITARIAN AID TO NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE THIRD WORLD, SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, MEDICATION AND MEDICAL DISPOSABLES.

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 STATED MISSION OF SECONDMUSE FOUNDATION IS TO FOSTER AND DEVELOP DIVERSE, PARTICIPATORY INNOVATION COMMUNITIES THAT INCUBATE SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; INCLUDING THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, FACILITATING THE ABILITY OF PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL ACTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND GOVERNMENTS TO GENERATE SHARED VISIONS AND TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION IN ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND INCUBATING AND FUNDING PROGRAMS AND SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND/OR ECONOMIC JUSTICE. IT WILL ALSO GENERATE, CODIFY, AND PUBLISH LEARNINGS AND INSIGHTS AND FACILITATE BROADER DISCOURSE TO CATALYZE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ON A LARGER SCALE.

MISSION:

INVESTING IN PUBLIC EDUCATION TO GIVE STUDENTS UNMATCHED OPPORTUNITIES TO FLOURISH.

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 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:

TO STUDY PROBLEMS IN THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AREA AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTHCARE, ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND SERVICE.

MISSION:

TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, IN PARTICULAR SOUTHEAST ASIA, THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT, AND PARTS OF AFRICA. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY THAT OF WOMEN, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, AND REMOVING CHILDREN FROM PROSTITUTION AND THE WORKPLACE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.

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:

TO CULTIVATE AND ENSURE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY SUPPORTING THE RIVERDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF NWGA IS TO SERVE AS THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE NORTHWESTS GROCERY INDUSTRY BY PROMOTING THE COMMON INTERESTS AND ISSUES OF ITS MEMBERSHIP BY PROVIDING CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS, LEADERSHIP AND MEMBER SERVICES.

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:

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 HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION BUILDS SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND OFFERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE WITHIN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND IS TO DEFEND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS RELATING TO SPEECH AND PRESS AND TO ASSIST WITH RELIEF FROM ARBITRARY DISCRIMINATION BY AUTHORITIES CONCERNING OR RELATING TO THE PUBLIC'S ACCESS TO COMIC BOOKS AND OTHER COMIC PUBLICATIONS.