The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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GLOBAL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION ECONOMICALLY EMPOWERING WOMEN & GIRLS WHO FACE OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS.

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PROVIDE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING TO 288 SENIOR CITIZENS, THROUGH APARTMENT RENTALS

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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V.E.B.A. PLAN THAT PROVIDES CERTAIN LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 115 AND OTHER ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES, HIS OR HER SPOUSE, AND TO HIS OR HER MINOR DEPENDENTS WITHIN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD.

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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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EAST PARK LEADERSHIP AND CONSERVATION CENTER SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC AND PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND.

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THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASONS AND PROMOTES MASONIC CULTURE.

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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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LOCAL LABOR UNION REPRESENTING BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS.

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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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MARITIME ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (MACHS) PROVIDES STUDENTS IN GRADES 2 THROUGH 12 A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH THE SPECIAL THEME OF MARITIME STUDIES. MACHS STUDENTS WORK WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO LEARN MARITIME CONTENT SUCH AS NAUTICAL SCIENCE AND MARITIME BUSINESS, WHILE ACHIEVING TO HIGH STANDARDS IN ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS.

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STUDENTS LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS AND ARE ABLE TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS.

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TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY COMMUNITY.

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TALLER PUERTORRIQUENO, INC. (TALLER) IS A COMMUNITY BASED CULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PRESERVE, DEVELOP, AND PROMOTE PUERTO RICAN ARTS AND CULTURE, GROUNDED IN THE CONVICTION THAT EMBRACING ONE'S CULTURAL HERITAGE IS CENTRAL TO COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. TALLER IS ALSO COMMITTED TO THE REPRESENTATION AND SUPPORT OF OTHER LATINO CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS AND OUR COMMON ROOTS.

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ST. JAMES SCHOOL IS A FAITH-BASED PHILADELPHIA MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE EPISCOPAL TRADITION, COMMITTED TO TO EDUCATING STUDENTS FROM AN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THE SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MORAL, SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL AND CREATIVE GIFTS IN ITS STUDENTS.

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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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TO PROVIDE A BUILDING FACILITY TO A CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA PA.

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THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE SCHOOL ARE: (1) TO FOSTER QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; (2) TO STIMULATE AND REPLICATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; (3) TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ASSESSMENTS; (4) TO PROVIDE PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH GREATER EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS IN CHOOSING A SCHOOL; AND (5) TO HOLD TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. THE SCHOOL IS INCORPORATED UNDER THE NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW OF 1988, AS AMENDED, OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND SHALL BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF SEC. 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC OF 1986, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN ACT. NO. 1997-22 OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PA.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO VARIOUS JEFFERSON HEALTH NEW JERSEY AFFILIATES.

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PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY CENTER (PEC) NURTURES FAMILIES, STRENGTHENS NEIGHBORHOODS AND DRIVES CHANGE. PEC IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, REVITALIZE OUR WEST PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOOD AND ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.