The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Jamestown

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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THE RITB FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS TO WORTHY ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROCEEDS GENERATED FROM SPECIAL EVENTS HELD ON RITBA PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF RHODE ISLANDERS.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Human Services major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality 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 the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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ECOLOGICAL AND SYSTEMATIC INVESTIGATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY FOR WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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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.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING AND SERVICE

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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TO UNDERSTAND, IMPROVE AND SHARE WITH THE PUBLIC THE STATE OF THE ART OF RACING SAILBOAT PERFORMANCE

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

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The goal of this organization is to provide home purchase or construction loans; finance new living accommodations; or pay current housing and/or utility bills for people who cannot afford to make the payments themselves and who qualify for this service on the basis of need or income.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Environment major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide environmental quality 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 provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.