The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Keswick

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KESWICK SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1963 AS LITTLE KESWICK SCHOOL BY BOB AND LIBBY WILSON, TWO LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO STARTED THE SCHOOL ON THEIR 25 ACRE FARM (LITTLE KESWICK FARM) OUTSIDE OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. INITIALLY A SUMMER CAMP FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S NEIGHBORHOOD FRIENDS, THE NEED FOR A SPECIALIZED SCHOOL WAS QUICKLY EVIDENT. IN 2016, THE SCHOOL MOVED FROM THE WILSON FAMILY OWNERSHIP TO AN INDEPENDENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501 (C) (3) AND CONTINUED TO BE RUN BY THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, WHO HAS BEEN IN THAT ROLE FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS. FOUNDED 60 YEARS AGO AS A PRIVATE, THERAPEUTIC, SPECIAL EDUCATION BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS; THE SCHOOL CONTINUES THAT MISSION TODAY THROUGH FOSTERING NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS, INTENSIVE CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS, AND AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION FOR UP TO 36 BOYS IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE STUDENT POPULATION IS COMPRISED OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE A COMPLEX SET OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES WHO BENEFIT FROM THE

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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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PROMOTE EQUESTRIAN SPORTS AND OTHER SPORTS AND AMUSEMENTS AMONG MEMBERS.

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ADMINISTRATION OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

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DEDICATION TO THE DISCOVERY, STUDY AND PRESERVATION OF MINERAL SPECIES AND THEIR HISTORY, AND TO INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE MINERAL KINGDOM THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

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COLBYS CREW'S MISSION IS TO SAVE HORSES FROM BEING SLAUGHTERED, ONE LIFE AT A TIME.

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

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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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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 goal of this organization is to offer services which help individuals develop an understanding of the animal species in which they have an interest and/or to work more effectively with their pets.

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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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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 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 ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS MENTORING AND TEACHING CHILDREN THROUGH HORSEMANSHIP.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.