The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES/ EDUCATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON HIV/AIDS

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FRIENDS OF FARMWORKERS IS A LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION OF SUPPORTING LOW-WAGE WORKERS AS THEY PURSUE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE DO THIS THROUGH PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

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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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ASAP'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES IN PHILADELPHIA. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, ASAP HAS SERVED MORE THAN 95,000 YOUTH (GRADES 1-12) THROUGH SAFE, SUSTAINABLE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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NEWSGUILD OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA TNG LOCAL 10/CWA 38010 IS A LABOR ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS A WIDE VARIETY OF NEWSPAPER EMPLOYEES - REPORTERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ARTISTS, EDITORS, ACCOUNTANTS, INTERNAL AUDITORS, A WEB DESIGNER, COMPUTER ENGINEERS, ADMINISTRATORS, SUPPORT STAFF AND ADVERTISING SALES,EMPLOYEES OF PHILLY.COM AND CIRCULATION CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES. THEY WORK AT THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, DELAWARE COUNTY TIMES, POTTSTOWN MERCURY AND NORRISTOWN TIMES HERALD. WE ALSO REPRESENT EMPLOYEES AT PHILAPOSH, AN AGENCY DEDICATED TO FIGHTING FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ON THE JOB.

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NORRIS SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT UNITES AND INSPIRES YOUTH AND FAMILIES USING THE STRENGTHS OF OUR COMMUNITY: SHARED CULTURAL WISDOM, CREATIVE ENERGIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPACES AND EXPERIENCES.

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR ANY CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF SUBSEQUENT SUPERCEDING FEDERAL

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The goal of this organization is to seek to ensure the broad participation of community residents in government decision making and the political process.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A LOCAL LABOR UNION REPRESENTING MUSICIANS IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, AND SPECIFIED COMMUNITIES IN BUCKS, DELAWARE, AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND BURLINGTON AND CAMDEN COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN.

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THE LOCALS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR ITS MEMBERS, CONDUCTING MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, EDUCATION, ORGANIZING EVENTS TO FURTHER THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP.

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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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BEAT THE STREETS PHILADELPHIA (BTSP)IS A SPORTS-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NONPROFIT THAT IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING THE HOLISTIC GROWTH OF STUDENT-ATHLETES LIVING IN AT-RISK UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. BTSP IMPLEMENTS MENTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND WRESTLING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION AS VEHICLES TO POSITIVELY ALTER LIFES TRAJECTORY

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

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LABOR UNION WHO'S PURPOSE IS TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZATION, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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THE LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE DISABLED'S (LCD) MISSION IS TO DELIVER FREE, QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AND THE DEAF AND OR HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY TO HELP THEM OVERCOME LEGAL OBSTACLES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE AFFECT THEIR INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR QUALITY OF LIFE. QUALIFIED CLIENTS LIVE AT 200% OR BELOW OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. LCD WAS FOUNDED IN 1987 BY MAGEE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (MAGEE) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA AND PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATIONS. LCD IS CO-LOCATED WITH MAGEE/JEFFERSON HEALTH AND PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES FOR PATIENTS AT MAGEE HOSPITAL AND AT THE RIVERFRONT OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CENTER. WORKING CLOSELY WITH MAGEE SINCE ITS FOUNDING AS THE FIRST MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP (MLP) IN PHILADELPHIA AND ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE NATION, LCD IS UNIQUE AS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE FIVE-COUNTY PHILADELPHIA REGION THAT IS DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDING DIRECT L