The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Knoxville

MISSION:

THE NURSING CENTER AT LITTLE CREEK (LITTLE CREEK) IS A SMALL (38 BED), FAITH-BASED NURSING HOME PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE TO THOSE WHO ARE NEARING END-OF-LIFE.

MISSION:

TNACHIEVES IS A LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TENNESSEE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO RECEIVE ANNUAL FUNDING SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE TUITION.

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT MEMBER UNION LABORERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDURSTRY AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMICS, SAFETY, HEALTH AND LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE DREAM BEDROOMS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER.

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CCAHT STRIVES TO FREE INDIVIDUALS FROM INJUSTICE AND EXLPOITATION IN EAST TENNESSEE. CCAHT EDUCATES, EQUIPS, AND EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TAKE ACTION TO END THIS MODERN DAY SLAVERY, AND CONECT VICTIMS WITH RESTORATIVE RESOURCES.

MISSION:

SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH PARK AT CHEROKEE FARM INNOVATION CAMPUS.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL FAIR

MISSION:

THE KNOXVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL PREPARES CHILDREN FOR THE WORLD. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME AN INDEPENDENT, RESPONSIBLE ADULT WITH A PASSIONATE LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING.

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DOGWOOD ARTS, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED IN 1961 TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE OUR REGION'S ARTS, CULTURE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO FURNISH HOUSING, MEALS AND A MEETING PLACE FOR SORORITY MEMBERS.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS WITH UNIQUE, NEEDS-BASED PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE LIFELONG LEARNING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the production of operas.

MISSION:

REAL ESTATE TITLE HOLDING ENTITY FOR LOCAL FRATERNITY CHAPTER

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THE PURPOSE OF THE SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY ACTION FUND IS TO PERFORM EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE ENERGY USE AND POLICY IN THE SOUTHEAST.

MISSION:

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF KNOXVILLE WAS INCORPORATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING LOANS TO DESERVING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL WITHOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES EIGHT, FOUR YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS RESIDING IN KNOX COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION'S SCOPE IS CONTINUING TO BROADEN TO COVER VARIOUS CHARITABLE, PHILANTHROPIC AND EDUCATIONAL CAUSES.

MISSION:

THE DOCUMENT ESTABLISHING THIS TRUST RESTRICTS THE USE OF THE ASSETS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE SUPPORT OF THE TENNESSEE BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.