The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Townsend

MISSION:

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE, INC. PROVIDES IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY, FOSTER STEWARDSHIP, AND NURTURE APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits which illustrate principles from mathematics and the physical sciences.

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RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES, MAINTAIN A CENTRAL OFFICE FOR AFFILIATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDE MATERIALS TO COMMUNICATE OUR MESSAGE TO DONORS, CONSTITUENTS AND AFFILIATES.

MISSION:

APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE CARES FOR ORPHANED AND INJURED BLACK BEAR CUBS FOR RETURN TO THEIR NATURAL, WILD HABITAT; INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT COEXISTING WITH BLACK BEARS; AND STUDIES ALL ASPECTS OF RETURNING CUBS TO THE WILD.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND HEALING SERVICES TO PROFESSIONALS AND LAY PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIONS AND EMOTIONAL PAIN. THE CORPORATION WILL ALSO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM HOUSING AND SKILLS TRAINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO AID IN THE RESTORATIVE PROCESS.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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The goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.

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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 goal of this organization is to plant, maintain and display for public study and enjoyment collections of flowers, trees, shrubs and ground cover, some of which are rare and exotic.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services related to international affairs 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 fixed-route mass transit services that utilize buses, trains, ferry boats or other vehicles to transport people within the limits of a city, a metropolitan area, a county or a multi-county region, or to move people from outlying areas into a city or metropolitan area.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)