The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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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 is to act as vehicles for their parent corporations to set aside funds for workers compensation, medical malpractice, general liability claims, and other insurance purposes.

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THE OREGON MEDICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (OMEF) IF DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL SCIENCE THROUGH EDUCATION.

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TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN THE PORTLAND AREA WHO ARE UNABLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND REFERRAL SERVICES. CLIENTS INCLUDE UNEMPLOYED, UNDER EMPLOYED, FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL PROBLEMS.

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TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE HOYT ARBORETUM AND ITS COLLECTION FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.

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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 is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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DEDICATED TO PROTECTING PEOPLE, HOLDING WRONGDOERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND PROMOTING A FAIR AND EQUITABLE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION.

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PROVIDE TRAINING AND RELATED BENEFITS TO APPRENTICE AND JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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ECO INSPIRES STUDENTS TO CARE FOR NATURE AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION AND CLIMATE ACTION.

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TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY COLLECTING EDIBLE, SURPLUS FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE THROWN AWAY AND REDISTRIBUTING IT TO FOOD INSECURE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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SATURDAY ACADEMY INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THEIR WORLD THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH COMMUNITY EXPERTS THROUGH CLASSES, CAMPS, WORKSHOPS AND HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS. OUR GOAL IS TO REINFORCE THE JOY OF LEARNING, ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING INTELLECTUALLY AND TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR REWARDING CAREERS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE OUR EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS WHO SEEK THEM, AND INCLUDE THOSE WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE. WE VALUE ALL LEARNING AND OFFER EXPERIENCES IN MANY DISCIPLINES. WE EMPHASIZE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH, BECAUSE OF THE RAPID RATE OF CHANGE IN THESE FIELDS AND THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN MODERN LIFE.

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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 MISSION OF FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OREGON STATE PARKS, IS TO INSPIRE EVERY COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE OR RECLAIM THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE IN THIS CHERISHED URBAN FOREST.

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TO SERVE CLASSROOMS IN NEED BY OPERATING A VOLUNTEER-RUN FREE STORE FOR TEACHERS.SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS IN 1999, OUR MISSION REMAINS THE SAME: TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE PORTLAND AREA BY PROVIDING FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS IN NEED. WE DO THIS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND HAS THE RIGHT TO A QUALITY EDUCATION REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S INCOME OR RACIAL/ETHNIC IDENTITY. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD SO EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO THE TOOLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND FEEL CONFIDENT. THE PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL ACHIEVES ADDITIONAL GOALS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BY KEEPING SUPPLIES OUT OF THE WASTE STREAM. WITH THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT, SCHOOLHOUSE SUPPLIES HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY $30 MILLION IN FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BENEFITTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN.

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TO RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVESIFY THE US ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT BY DEVELOPING LEADERS, DIVERSIFYING INSTITUTIONS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY.

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NW DANCE PROJECT CELEBRATES, SUPPORTS, AND REPRESENTS EXCELLENCE IN DANCE. NW DANCE PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND PERFORMING INSPIRED, ORIGINAL CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKS FROM THE FIELD'S MOST TALENTED CHOREOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND TO PROVIDING THE FINEST DANCE TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR ALL. WE PERFORM, EDUCATE, CREATE, CULTIVATE, AND STRIVE FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WHILE ENGAGING AND DEEPENING PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT OF DANCE.

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RENEWABLE NW'S MISSION IS TO DECARBONIZE THE REGION BY ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY.

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PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE TRANSFORMS SOCIETY'S RESPONSE TO CRIME THROUGH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY, EQUITY, AND HEALING. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.SAFETYANDJUSTICE.ORG