The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fairfax

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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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CREATE A SAFE, CHEERFUL, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AGES 20 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS CAN GROW AND FLOURISH.

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The goal of this organization is primarily engaged in financial administration and taxation including monetary policy; tax administration; collection, custody and disbursement of funds; debt and investment administration; and other similar activities.

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SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH & ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to operate learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Environment major group area.

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THE NATIONAL ADULT DAY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (NADSA) ADVANCES THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RECOGNITION AND USE OF ADULT DAY SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE LOW COST BENEFITS TO MEMBERS, SUPPORT MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, EDUCATE, DONATE TO, AND SUPPORT THE PUBLIC

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TO INTERVENE WITH LOVE AND HOPE IN THE LIVES OF IRAQI CHILDREN WHO ARE VULNERABLE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION BY EXTREMISTS, CRIMINALS, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKERS.

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EMPOWERING AND ACTIVATING THE ROLE OF THE CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE ARAB REGION TO INFLUENCE THE POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE REGION TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE INCLUSIVE, PARTICIPATORY, EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

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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 1800 ARTIST/MEMBERS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC DISTRICT OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY BRING JOY TO THE LIVES OF THOSE WE TOUCH. THE DISTRICT BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE, CULTIVATES EXTRAORDINARY SINGING AND SHOWMANSHIP, PROMOTES FELLOWSHIP AND CAMARADERIE, AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES. THROUGH PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, VOCAL INSTRUCTION, SUPPORT OF MUSIC EDUCATION AT ALL AGE LEVELS IN COMMUNITIES FROM NEW YORK TO VIRGINIA, WE ARE MAKING THE MUSIC THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND AID SCHOLARLY INQUIRY, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY BY ITS FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION PROTECTS AND PROMOTES THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES THE PATENTABILITY AND OBTAINS PATENTS DEVELOPED BY GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION ATTEMPTS TO LICENSE DEVICES AND PROCESSES DEVELOPED BY FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADMINISTERS GIFTS AND GRANTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY INQUIRY, AND SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.

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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)

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MUTT LOVE IS A NON-PROFIT, NO KILL, ALL VOLUNTEER DOG RESCUE SERVING THE WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA. WE ARE DEDICATED TO RESCUING DOGS LEFT HOMELESS FOR WHATEVER REASON. DOGS ARE PLACED IN LOVING, RESPONSIBLE, AND PERMANENT HOMES.