The Nonprofit Ecosystem in San Antonio

MISSION:

BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY (BSC) BELIEVES IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS. BSC IS SAN ANTONIO'S FIRST AND LONGEST-RUNNING NONPROFIT SPACE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND ARTISTS. BSC WAS FOUNDED BY ARTISTS IN 1986 AS A PLATFORM FOR AUDIENCES TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN SAN ANTONIO. BSC FULFILLS ITS MISSION TO INSPIRE, NURTURE, AND INNOVATE THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGH A ROBUST CALENDAR OF ONSITE AND OFFSITE EXHIBITIONS, COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS,CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, AND PUBLIC ART PROJECTS. BSC IS A FORWARD-THINKING, INCLUSIVE, AND ARTIST-CENTRIC ORGANIZATION, WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION THROUGH THE LENS OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND A COMMITMENT TO SURPRISING OUR VISITORS BY EXCEEDING THEIR EXPECTATIONS. BSC PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS WITH ARTISTS FROM SAN ANTONIO AND AROUND THE WORLD, SHARING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING, EMPATHY, CHANGE AND ACTION. LIKE MOST NON-COLLECTING CONTEMPOR

MISSION:

TO REDUCE THE OVERPOPULATION OF CATS IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESCUE, TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR), AND EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY TO CARE FOR OUTSIDE CATS.

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:

ELF LOUISE IS AN ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT FOR OVER 50 YEARS HAS PROVIDED CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO CHILDREN IN 5,700 LESS FORTUNATE FAMILIES IN THE SAN ANTONIO AREA.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO SURGEONS TO STIMULATE AND IMPROVE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF SURGERY AND TO ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE BY SURGEONS IN TEXAS.

MISSION:

MONIES RECEIVED NET OF EXPENSES ARE USED TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.

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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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TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CURRENT AND FORMER INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF KINETIC KIDS IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADAPTED SPORTS, FINE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, FITNESS, PRIDE, JOY, AND COMMUNITY.

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 is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY DISABLED WHO NEED PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS REQUIRED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE EDUCATION, ENRICH THE COMMUNITY AND TRANSFORM LIVES BY PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC IN A STIMULATING, NURTURING AND FUN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS EQUALLY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL YOUTH.

MISSION:

THE LOCAL UNION PROMOTES THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

MISSION:

TEAMABILITY'S MISSION IS TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES TO GIVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF SUCCESS. TEAMABILITY IMAGINES A COMMUNITY THAT CHALLENGES ASSUMPTIONS AND ADVANCES THE SERVICE DELIVERY STANDARD FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

TO BETTER THE CONDITIONS AND EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND PROMOTE A WHOLESOME AND DESIRABLE RURAL LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND OTHER SUCH PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

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 ALVINA E. MCKENNA CHARITABLE TRUST WILL DISTRIBUTE 5% OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE TRUST TO THE MCKENNA FOUNDATION, AS LONG AS THE FOUNDATION REMAINS A 501(C)(3) ORG.