The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Waco

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 ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC IS A NONPROFIT PET CLINIC PROVIDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER AND PREVENTATIVE VETERINARY CARE. WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION, THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY IS IMPROVED WHILE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CATS, DOGS AND THEIR FAMILIES. GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF FOCUS ARE UNDERSERVED AREAS OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY. THE ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC IS COMMITTED TO SAVING LIVES, AND STRENGTHENING THE BOND BETWEEN PETS AND THEIR HUMANS, AND MAKING NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER, CALMER, AND HEALTHIER. THE CLINIC VALUES ARE: 1) COMPASSION - MEETING EVERY PERSON, ANIMAL AND OURSELVES WITH AN OPEN MIND, KINDNESS AND RESPECT. 2) QUALITY - CARING FOR ALL PATIENTS AS IF THEY ARE OUR OWN. 3) COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL CHANGE - POSITIVELY IMPACTING SOCIETY BY IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PETS AND THE PEOPLE THAT CARE FOR THEM.

MISSION:

FRIENDS FOR LIFE HELPS THE ELDERLY & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, PROTECTS & CARES FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES & BRINGS GENERATIONS TOGETHER TO ENRICH LIVES.

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TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT CREATIVE ART EXPRESSION; ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION OF VARIOUS ART FORMS

MISSION:

LIVE OAK CLASSICAL SCHOOL STRIVES TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO LOVE GOD WITH ALL THEIR HEARTS, SOULS AND MINDS. WE DRAW ON THE CLASSICAL TOOLS OF LEARNING TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO REASON CLEARLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, & ACT RESPONSIBILY IN THE WORLD, ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND/OR PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH EDUCATION AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RESEARCH, FOR THE VULNERABLE.

MISSION:

THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE HEART OF TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE HEART OF TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGION IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED, TO ASSIST AND COORDINATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE REGION, TO CONDUCT OTHER ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE REGION'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND TO EXERCISE ALL OTHER RIGHTS AND POWERS GRANTED TO THE CORPORATION PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT POTENTIAL AND EXISTING BUSINESSES IN MCLENNAN AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, ESPECIALLY IN DISADVANTAGED AREAS. TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATION, COORDINATION, AND COLLABORATION.

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 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 MISSION OF VALOR PREPARATORY ACADEMY IS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND DEVELOP PASSIONATE DISIPLES OF JESUS, WHO ARE PREPARED TO COURAGEOUSLY INFLUENCE CULTURE FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

MISSION:

CENTRAL TEXAS SENIOR MINISTRY (AKA MEALS ON WHEELS) NOURISHES THE BODIES, MINDS, AND SPIRITS OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE HEART OF TEXAS THROUGH MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT.

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COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LABOR FORCE AND ASSISTING EMPLOYERS IN OBTAINING THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

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TO PROVIDE DAYCARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES. FUNDING IS PRIMARILY PROVIDED THROUGH THE CHILD CARE SERVICE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION

MISSION:

TO SERVE AS AN ESSENTIAL LIFELONG RESOURCE PROVIDING QUALITY RADIO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE LIVES OF CENTRAL TEXANS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.

MISSION:

ADOPTION, RESCUE & FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Religion-Related major group area.

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ADVOCACY AND CRIME SUPPORT TO VICTIMS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM, DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS.