The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Richmond

MISSION:

RISC - RICHMONDERS INVOLVED TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES - IS AN ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF CONGREGATIONS FROM THROUGHOUT RICHMOND, HENRICO AND CHESTERFIELD. FOUNDED IN 2002, WE USE THE POWER OF LARGE NUMBERS OF ORGANIZED PEOPLE TO SOLVE CRITICAL COMMUNITY PROBLEMS. WE ARE NOT A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER, RATHER WE ARE A GRASSROOTS, DIRECT ACTION, MULTI-ISSUE ORGANIZATION.

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN LEGAL ACTION TO REVERSE THE DECISION TO CLOSE THE COLLEGE, TOGETHER WITH A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE GREATER RICHMOND BAR FOUNDATION IS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH MOBILIZING, TRAINING, AND CONNECTING ATTORNEYS TO PRO BONO CLIENTS. IN CENTRAL VIRIGNIA, GRBF SERVES AS THE HUB OF PRO BONO SERVICE AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS, AND SUPPORT, WE ASSESS PRIORITY NEEDS FOR PRO BONO SERVICES AND THEN CONNECT LAWYERS TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE.

MISSION:

FOSTER ESSENTIAL AND ECONOMICAL VEHICLE USE AND SAFETY.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF VASEM SHALL BE TO:(1) INFORMPROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT RESOURCE OF EXPERTISE IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA; ENVISION FUTURE TRENDS AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN CATALYZING EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES;(2) ADVOCATEPROMOTE INVESTMENTS IN JOB GROWTH, RESEARCH, AND SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SUPPORT EMERGING LEADERS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICNE TOWARD THEIR ELECTION IN THE NATIONIAL ACADEMIES;(3)SERVEFOSTER NEW COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES; GROW VIRGINIA'S COMPETITIVENESS FOR NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENTS, FEDERAL FUNDING AND JOB GROWTH.

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 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 goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

MISSION:

CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF RICHMOND METROPOLITAN CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS USING A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, PROMOTING POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH.

MISSION:

CREATES VALUE FOR MEMBERS BY PROMOTING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERESTS OF THE INDUSTRY, NETWORKING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROTECTING FREE ENTERPRISE.

MISSION:

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MOTHER FUND - AN ORGANIZATION APPEALING TO THE PUBLIC FOR FUNDS TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY SUPPORTING HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT URGENT BASIC HUMAN NEEDS YEAR-ROUND.

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 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.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION IS FORMED AND IS TO BE OPERATED FOR THE COMMON ASSOCIATION AND INTERESTS OF INDUSTRIAL WOOD PELLET PRODUCERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS,UTILITIES OPERATORS,LAND OWNERS AND FOREST PRODUCTS PRODUCERS AND TRANSPORTERS; PROMOTION AND EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE INDUSTRIAL WOOD PELLET INDUSTRY; AND TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTED TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL WOOD PELLET INDUSTRY ALL ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT BASIS.

MISSION:

ADVOCATE FOR THE BEST QUALITY EYE CARE THROUGH EDUCATION, LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO HEIGHTENING PUBLIC AWARENESS THAT EYE DISEASE AND BLINDNESS CAN BE REDUCED THROUGH PREVENTION, AND EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT.

MISSION:

RTCAC IS A MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY THAT EXISTS TO INSPIRE, ENABLE, AND RESTORE HEALTHY COMMUNITY LIFE TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH CHURCH HILL, PRIMARILY THROUGH ARTS-BASED PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO UNITE MEMBERS WITH THE PURPOSE OF FOSTERING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC DUTY.

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THE MISSION OF THE OLD DOMINION PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS BURN FOUNDATION, INC. IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF BURN CARE AND TREATMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

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.