The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fairfax

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY.

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TO PROMOTE HUMANE EDUCATION AND PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

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THE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. OPERATES UNDER LICENSES TO TRANSMIT EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING TO THE GREATER WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA.

MISSION:

PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND VERY LOW-INCOME PERSONS.

MISSION:

PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND VERY LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

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:

THE FUND PROVIDES LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SELECTED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEFENDING THEIR RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUND SPONSORS LEGAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF GUN-RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THE MEANING OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.

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TO INSPIRE A LOVE OF LEARNING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) BY PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND CREATE.

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ADVANCE & SUPPORT PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION AT U.S. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF PHARMACY.

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EDUCATE STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD THRU A HIGHLY QUALIFIED, EQUALLY DIVERSE FACULTY & STAFF.

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OPERATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION AND RADIO CHANNELS FOR CABLE CASTING AND PROGRAMMING

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TO EMPOWER ANTERIOR SEGMENT SURGEONS TO IMPROVE THE VISION, OUTCOMES AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR PATIENTS

MISSION:

AT GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL WE INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS TO BE PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING, PRACTICE JUSTICE, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, ASPIRE TO A LIFE GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES, TORAH AND COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

ASSIST IN AND DIRECTLY SUPPORT PROVIDING HOUSING FOR LOW AND VERY LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

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:

PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND VERY LOW-INCOME PERSONS.

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TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to increase citizen participation in local policy issues and thereby improve the overall quality of life in a particular state or community.