The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Columbia

MISSION:

AMELIA VILLAGE HOUSING CORPORATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUTES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A 44 UNIT COMMUNITY KNOWN AS AMELIA VILLAGE LOCATED IN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS. THE CORPORATION RECEIVES HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER SECTION 207 PURSUANT TO SECTION 223(F) OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, AS AMENDED.

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PROVIDE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND / OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS

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SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, INC. WAS FORMED IN 1981 AS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE HABITAT CONSERVATION, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION, AND RESPECT FOR OUTDOOR TRADITIONS THROUGH STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PARTNERSHIPS. THE FEDERATION IS SOUTH CAROLINA'S OLDEST CONSERVATION GROUP AND IS PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS, SPECIAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, AND BY NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS. THE FEDERATION IS GOVERNED BY AN ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION.

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FACT FORWARD'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEYOND BY PREVENTING TEEN PREGNANCY AND ADVANCING ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.

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STEPPING STONES MINISTRY, INC. IS DESIGNED TO AID AND ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE POOR, HOMELESS, AND/OR RECOVERING FROM DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION

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TO ADVANCE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BROADCAST INDUSTRY'S BEST INTERESTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST BROADCASTERS IN SERVING THE PUBLIC.

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TO BENEFIT AND FOSTER THE ASPHALT PAVING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE ASSOCIATION AND EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS

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GENESIS II APARTMENTS, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUTES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A 15 UNIT COMMUNITY KNOWN AS GENESIS II APARTMENTS LOCATED IN MULLINS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, AS AMENDED.

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NIOP IS AN INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL BUSINESS WELFARE OF PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF BUYING, SELLING, PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING, OR OTHERWISE INTERESTED IN VEGETABLE OILS, VEGETABLE OIL PRODUCTS AND VEGETABLE OIL RAW MATERIALS.

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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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TO PROVIDE BULLET PROOF VEST TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS AND TO SPREAD AWARENESS TO GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE SHORTGAGE OF VESTS

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BAPTIST EDUCATIONAL AND MISSIONARY SERVICES, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUTES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A 60 UNIT COMMUNITY KNOWN AS BAPTIST VILLAGE APARTMENTS LOCATED IN ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT AS AMENDED.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of blindness and diseases or other conditions that affect the eyes. The associated medical specialty is ophthalmology.

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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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SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS/SEMINARS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND SOCIAL NEEDS BY TRAINING SERVICE ANIMALS AND PROVIDING ANIMAL ASSISTED EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.

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SC AG-IN-THE-CLASSROOM FUND BRINGS AGRICULTURE TO CLASSROOMS AROUND THE STATE.

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PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GUARD MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CURRENT SC NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SC MILITARY DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT MORALE, PROVIDE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ENHANCE TRAINING AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS, ORGANIZE OR SPONSOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO SUPPORT MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES BY HONORING UNITS AND MEMBERS OF THE SCNG, AND MAKE DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE COLUMBIA CITY JAZZ COMPANY SHALL BE TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN A COLLEGE PREPARATORY AND PRE- PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING CENTER, PROVIDE DANCE TRAINING TO YOUNG STUDENTS AT THE CCJC FACILITY AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND TO HOST

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)