The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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.

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ST. IGNATIUS'S MISSION IS TO SERVE THE POOR USING ITS CORE VALUES OF DIGNITY OF PERSON, COMPASSION THROUGH EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY THROUGH TRANSFORMATION, STEWARDSHIP THROUGH PEACE & JUSTICE, AND CONCERN FOR THE POOR.

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THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 420 OF THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA IS TO ELEVATE THE TRADES OF STEAMFITTING/PIPEFITTING INCLUDING HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION, VALVE REPAIR, ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE AND TO ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN SECURING AND STABILIZING EMPLOYMENT. THE UNION REPRESENTS STEAMFITTERS IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH EMPLOYERS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA AND THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE LOCAL LABOR UNION CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 4,500 MEMBERS INCLUDING RETIREES.

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.

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TO PROMOTE, SPONSOR AND RENDER MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

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THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS COUNCIL ON EDUCATION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN DRAWING FRIENDS SCHOOLS TOGETHER IN UNITY OF SPIRIT AND COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS. THE COUNCIL'S WORK NURTURES THE QUAKER LIFE OF SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENS THE NETWORK OF SUPPORT ACROSS SCHOOLS, PROMOTES FRIENDS EDUCATION THROUGH CONSULTATIONS, PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS AND ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FRIENDS SCHOOLS. THE COUNCIL HELPS FRIENDS SCHOOLS MAINTAIN THEIR QUAKER IDENTITY AND ETHOS, AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. THE COUNCIL PROMOTES PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR TRUSTEES, HEADS, ADMINSTRATORS AND FACULTY TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF QUAKER EDUCATION AND SERVES AS A VOICE FOR FRIENDS SCHOOLS IN THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION.

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PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING AND SERVICE FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS AND MAINTAIN THE ABILITY OF RESIDENTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

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THE PURPOSE OF ECOG-ACRIN MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO FOSTER CLINICAL RESEARCH WITHIN THE PUBLIC, NON-PROFIT AND PRIVATE SECTORS FOR THE DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER AND OTHER RELATED DISEASES, INCLUDING THROUGH DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY TO PREDICT PROGNOSIS AND RESPONSES TO THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER AND OTHER RELATED DISEASES, THAT WILL ULTIMATELY IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES FOR CANCER PATIENTS.

MISSION:

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

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TO PROCURE AND PROVIDE MEALS, FOOD AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPLYING FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THE NEEDY AND MOST ESPECIALLY, NEEDY CHILDREN.

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TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE TO LIVE A LIFE OF CHOICE.

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TITLE-HOLDER OF A HEALTH CLINIC BUILDING, SET UP AS A NOT FOR PROFIT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT FINANCING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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VISIT PHILADELPHIA IS OUR NAME AND OUR MISSION. AS THE REGION'S OFFICIAL TOURISM MARKETING AGENCY, WE BUILD GREATER PHILADELPHIA'S IMAGE, DRIVE VISITATION AND BOOST THE ECONOMY.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have advanced training in the medical specialty which provides preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for elderly individuals who have diseases and conditions that are associated with the aging process.

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SANKOFA FREEDOM ACADEMY IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY COMMUNITY BASED K-12 FREEDOM SCHOOL THAT EMPOWERS ITS STUDENTS TO TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACES IN THE WORLD.

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IMHOTEP INSTITUTE IS AN AFRICAN CENTERED, COMMUNITY BASED PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT IS SCIENCE, MATH, AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED.

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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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TO CREATE A MORE LIVABLE ATMOSPHERE FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION, EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY/WEST PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

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