The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Newport

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PROMOTING LITERARY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A LIBRARY AND READING ROOM

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NEWPORT YACHT CLUB IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS VARIOUS SERVICES RELATED TO YACHTING ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF ENCOURAGING YACHTING IN AND AROUND NEWPORT.

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSIONTHE MISSION OF SAIL TO PREVAIL - THE NATIONAL DISABLED SAILING PROGRAM - IS TO TEACH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY THROUGH THERAPEUTIC SAILING. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER, AUTISM, PARALYSIS, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS WOUNDED MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM THE USA AND OTHER COUNTRIES. OUR PROGRAM IS EVOLVING TO ALSO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY RESIDENT DOCTORS. WITH PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL STATES, SAIL TO PREVAIL ANNUALLY TEACHES MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SAILING SKILLS IN OUR FLEET OF SPECIALLY ADAPTED SAILBOATS. SAIL TO PREVAIL IS INCREASINGLY EMPHASIZING THE TRAINING OF OTHER KNOWLEDGE-BASED SAILORS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN NCAA DIVISION ONE COLLEGIATE SAILING TEAM) ITS PROPRIETARY THERAPEUTIC MODEL, THUS EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF DISABLED PARTICIPANTS IT AFFECTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

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PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CEMETERY IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT INCLUDING THE SALE AND PREPARATION OF BURIAL PLOTS WITHIN THE CEMETERY.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to provide housing or shelter services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT TRINITY CHURCH IN NEWPORT BY RAISING AND MANAGING FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND REHABILITATION OF ITS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING.

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DIRECTING AND SUPPORTING THE RESTORATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK FORT ADAMS AS A HISTORICAL SITE FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.

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THE ROSE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND FORT HAMILTON TRUST IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY OF ROSE ISLAND. IT OPERATES TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THE ROSE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT, TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS FOR ALL PEOPLE, AND TO PRESERVE THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE ISLAND AS A NATURAL HABITAT.

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PRESENT DANCE PERFORMANCES PRIMARILY IN RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS AND PROVIDE MOVEMENT AND TEACH DANCE EDUCATION IN THE AREA

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THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT COMMUNITY.

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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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PRESERVE LIME ROCK LIGHTHOUSE; FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN YACHTING & YACHT RACING, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRADITIONS, SPORTSMANSHIP, EDUCATION AND CAMARADERIE

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LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR DISABLED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT

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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 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 CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, AND OPERATE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ALL ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE NEWPORT POLICE FORCE AND THEIR WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. IN THE FORM OF WIDOWS BENEFITS, DEATH BENEFITS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE NEWPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING FACILITIES TO HANDICAPPED PERSONS DESIGNED TO MEET THE OCCUPANT'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS.

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THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER IS TO LEAD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.