The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chadds Ford

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THE BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY & MUSEUM OF ART PRESERVES AND PRESENTS ELEMENTS OF ART AND NATURE THAT HIGHLIGHT THE EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY OF THE BRANDYWINE REGION IN PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE. THE BRANDYWINE CONSERVANCY PROTECTS AND CONSERVES THE LAND, WATER, NATURAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE BRANDYWINE-CHRISTINA WATERSHED. THE BRANDYWINE MUSEUM OF ART ENGAGES AUDIENCES THROUGH ITS PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF AMERICAN ART WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE WYETH FAMILY AND OTHER ARTISTS OF THE BRANDYWINE REGION.

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THE MISSION OF NORTH AMERICAN LAND TRUST IS TO PERMANENTLY CONSERVE AND STEWARD NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGH INNOVATIVE LAND PRESERVATION PARTNERSHIPS.NALT IS A "QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION" ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS BECAUSE IT HAS THE COMMITMENT AND RESOURCES TO PROTECT THE CONSERVATION PURPOSES OF THE DONATION AND MONITOR AND ENFORCE THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT.

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PENGUIN COURT, INC. PROTECTS AND MANAGES THE LAND, WATER, CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF PENGUIN COURT AND THE THOMAS ROAD PROPERTY TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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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)

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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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FAIRVILLE FRIENDS SCHOOL NURTURES AND CREATIVELY EDUCATES YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE FRIENDS TRADITION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS WHO SEEK SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH BY FOSTERING AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE, CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, AND ENCOURAGING SELF- EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS. THE SCHOOL EMBRACES THE QUAKER VISION OF EDUCATION THROUGH SIMPLICITY, KINDNESS, RESPECT FOR ALL LIVING THINGS, AND A DEEP CONCERN FOR THE WHOLE CHILD.

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HISTORIC SOCIETY ORGANIZED TO PRESERVE, DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN HISTORIC AREAS, SITES AND BUILDINGS IN THE CHADDS FORD AREA FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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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.

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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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CHARITABLE ARM OF FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CU MISSION TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES AND EDUCATION.

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ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF GREEN SPACE IN PHILADELPHIA

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THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE UNIONVILLE CHADDS FORD SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in sports involving horseback riding and jumping. Coaching, access to riding and jumping facilities and officials for competitions are generally included.