The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Amarillo

MISSION:

SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION, INC. TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION IN AMARILLO, TEXAS, AND THE TEXAS PANHANDLE AREA.

MISSION:

WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. OF AMARILLO SHALL BE A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER WHERE ALL PERSON'S POSITIVE SELF WORTH CAN BE REALIZED, SEEKING ALWAYS TO MAXIMIZE BOTH INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER SHALL RESPOND TO THE EXPRESSED NEEDS THROUGH A PROGRAM OF EDUCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL RACES AND FAITHS.

MISSION:

TO SERVE AS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES COMING TO AMARILLO, TEXAS FOR HEALTH CARE TREATMENT.

MISSION:

BIVINS VILLAGE IS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS. BIVINS VILLAGE IS LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES THAT ARE CURRENTLY PART OF A LARGER 18 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY THE MARY E. BIVINS FOUNDATION. BIVINS VILLAGE HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH THE RECOGNITION THAT, ALTHOUGH IN THE EARLY YEARS, IT WILL SERVE A MORE INDEPENDENT ELDERLY POPULATION - THESE PERSONS WILL BECOME FRAILER AS TIME ADVANCES. ACCORDINGLY THE UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH GRAB BARS AND NON-SLIP FLOOR SURFACES, ALONG WITH OTHER DESIGN ELEMENTS, WHICH FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL SAFETY.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

MISSION:

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 are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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PRESERVING OUR NATION'S WESTERN HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES WITH THE ANNUAL RODEO BEING THE MAIN ACTIVITY.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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BIVINS VILLAGE II IS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS. BIVINS VILLAGE II IS LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES THAT ARE CURRENTLY PART OF A LARGER 18 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY THE MARY E. BIVINS FOUNDATION. BIVINS VILLAGE II HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH THE RECOGNITION THAT, ALTHOUGH IN THE EARLY YEARS, IT WILL SERVE A MORE INDEPENDENT ELDERLY POPULATION - THESE PERSONS WILL BECOME MORE FRAIL AS TIME ADVANCES. ACCORDINGLY THE UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH GRAB BARS AND NON-SLIP FLOOR SURFACES, ALONG WITH OTHER DESIGN ELEMENTS, WHICH FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL SAFETY.

MISSION:

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, AMARILLO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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 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.

MISSION:

AN ANIMAL SHELTER FOR ADOPTION OF ABANDONED LOST OR ABUSED ANIMALS.

MISSION:

THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF FURTHERING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON ARMSTRONG, BRISCOE, CARSON, CASTRO, CHILDRESS, COLLINGSWORTH, DALLAM, DEAF SMITH, DONLEY, GRAY, HALL, HANSFORD, HARTLEY, HEMPHILL, HUTCHINSON, LIPSCOMB, MOORE, OCHILTREE, OLDHAM, PARMER, POTTER, RANDALL, ROBERTS, SHERMAN, SWISHER, AND WHEELER COUNTIES, AND THEIR ENVIRONS BY PROMOTING AND ASSISTING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS CONCERNS, INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS, IN SUCH AREA. THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING THE INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPANSION OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE AREA. MONETARY PROFITS OR OTHER BENEFITS TO MEMBERS MUST BE MERELY INCIDENTAL THERETO. THE FINANCIAL PROGRAM, EXCEPT THOSE PERMITTED UNDER TITLE V OF THE SMALL BUSINESS CORPORATION, SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY OTHER SBA.

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PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED RECOVERY MATERIAL AND AFTERCARE SERVICES TO WOMEN, ACROSS THE NATION, WHO ARE INCARCERATED OR WHO RESIDE IN ADDICTION RECOVERY FACILITIES.

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 ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT TO HOMELESS OR LOW INCOME SINGLE PARENTS WHO NO LONGER WANT TO BE DEPENDENT ON THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEM AND DESIRE TO OBTAIN A COLLEGE EDUCATION.

MISSION:

TO UNITE INTO ONE LABOR ORGANIZATION ALL ELIGIBLE WORKERS AND TO PROVIDE IMPROVED WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS.