The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

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TO BE A COLLABORATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

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RONALD MCDONALD'S HOUSE CHARITIES(R)(RMHC(R)) OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) CORPORATION THAT CREATES, FINDS AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CHARITY HELPS "KEEP FAMILIES" CLOSELY EACH NIGHT AT ITS FOUR LOCAL RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES IN PHILADELPHIA, SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE. THE CHARITY ALSO OPERATES A MOBILE DENTAL CARE UNIT FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN VIA THE ST. CHRISTROPHER'S FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE, AS WELL AS AREAS OF RESPITE IN 17 AREA HOSPITALS WITH RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS. FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS, THE CHARITY HAS PARTNERED WITH CBS3, PHILADELPHIA'S LOCAL CBS AFFILIATE, TO HOST THE "CHANGE THE LUCK OF A CHILD" TELETHON BENEFITTING THE LOCAL CHARITY.

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ALL WOMEN SOCIAL CLUB - WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTS, INTERESTS, AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

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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 provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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BUSINESS/TRADE EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND NETWORKING FOR MEMBERS

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE HIGH QUALITY ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCES BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATION IN LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND FUNDRAISING BY SUPPORTING A FULL AND FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND PROVIDING TRAINING, CONSULTING AND A FLAGSHIP JOURNAL FOR THE LEGAL AID COMMUNITY.

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TO EXPAND WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN PERFORMANCE BY CREATING RIGOROUS AND EXUBERANT ENSEMBLE-DEVISED WORKS; BY TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DARING, INNOVATIVE THEATRE ARTISTS; AND BY CONSISTENTLY ASKING THE HARDEST QUESTIONS BOTH IN OUR ART AND IN ITS RELATION TO THE WORLD AROUND US.

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A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING THE ADVANCEMENT OF PSYCHOANALYSIS BY PROMOTING RESEARCH AND PSYCHOANALYTIC EDUCATION AND BY PROMOTING THE APPLICATION OF PSYCHOANALYTIC KNOWLEDGE IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY FOR ALL VOTERS BY PROMOTING THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTIONS.

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PROVIDE PROGRAMS, MATERIALS AND INFORMATION FOR FOSTERING DIALOGUE EMPHASIZING THE PROBLEMS,NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF WOMEN OF DIFFERENT RACES, RELIGIONS AND BACKGROUNDS.

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PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS (THE "ORGANIZATION") CELEBRATES STUDENT VOICES THROUGH THE ART OF PLAYWRITING. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS PROMOTE WRITING-BASED LITERACY SKILLS WHILE ALSO ADVANCING CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND COLLABORATIVE SKILLS IN GRADES K-12 IN AN ENGAGING CUSTOMIZABLE CURRICULUM FORMAT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THEIR TEACHING AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS TO LEARN TO INCORPORATE ARTS EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM AND ACROSS CURRICULA. THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY OPERATES PROGRAMS SERVING AS MANY AS 1700 STUDENTS IN PHILADELPHIA AND SUBURBAN PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AS MANY AS 15 ORIGINAL WORKS BY STUDENTS THAT WERE SUBMITTED DURING THE ANNUAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL.

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THE PROPERTY IS BEING DEVELOPED AS A STATE-OF-THE ART WORKFORCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY, CURRENTLY NAMED THE "GENERATOR." THE OWNER ENTITY, PURSUING TRANSFORMATION INC, WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE PROPERTY FOR THE GENERATOR.

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TO SUPPORT THE KIMBERTON WALDORF SCHOOL, PARTICULARLY FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, USE IN GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS OF ABILITY WITHOUT MATERIAL MEANS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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STABILIZE AND STRENGTHEN EAST AND NORTH PHILADELPHIA.

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THE MISSION OF THE QUESTERS IS TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO PLACES, OBJECTS, OR EVENTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION, AND TO SUPPORT HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION.

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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 VESPER BOAT CLUB IS TO PERPETUATE ITS LEGACY OF DEVELOPING HIGHLY SKILLED AND COMPETITIVE ROWERS AT ALL LEVELS BY PROVIDING ITS DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MEMBERS WITH PREMIER ROWING PROGRAMS AND FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. THE CLUB MOTTO, ALL TOGETHER SYMBOLIZES AN ORGANIZATION OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ROW, AND PROMOTES CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS THROUGH THE CHALLENGE OF THE SPORT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.