The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Burlington

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:

TO PROVIDE GENERAL LIABILITY AND LEGAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT INSURANCE COVERAGES TO ICE HOCKEY PARTICIPANTS, COACHES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATED WITH USA HOCKEY, INC., A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.

MISSION:

THE VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOSTERS AND ENCOURAGES THE LOVE OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT VERMONT.

MISSION:

TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND EXPAND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HIGH-PAYING JOBS IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY; AND TO INITIATE AND SUPPORT ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS IN PROMOTING OUR VISION.

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 preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

LAKE CHAMPLAIN COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER ENCOURAGES AND CELEBRATES RESPONSIBLE USE AND LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN BY FOSTERING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO HELP FURTHER THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES OF THE CITY OF BURLINGTON. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY DEPARTMENTS TO SECURE FINANCING FOR CITY SPONSORED PROJECTS, AND OFTEN HOLDS TITLE TO PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS.

MISSION:

TO UNIFY AND COORDINATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EFFORTS DIRECTED TOWARD THE ATTRACTION, ENCOURAGEMENT, FINANCING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE WITHIN THE GREATER BURLINGTON AREA AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING, INCREASING AND STABILIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, IMPROVEMENT OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND GENERAL WELFARE.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE CENTER SERVICES CHITTENDEN COUNTY WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS BEING ON THE NORTH END OF BURLINGTON.

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:

VCET'S PURPOSE IS TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS VERMONT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING EXPERT MENTORING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THE OPERATION OF COWORKING/INCUBATION FACILITIES AND THE OPERATION OF EARLY STAGE SEED CAPITAL VENTURE FUNDS.

MISSION:

THE WINOOSKI VALLEY PARK DISTRICT'S MISSION IS TO PLAN, ACQUIRE, AND MANAGE LANDS AND WATERS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF ITS MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES IN THE WINOOSKI RIVER VALLEY FOR PURPOSES OF CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS, ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKS, AND RESOURCE-BASED EDUCATION AND RECREATION.

MISSION:

THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADVOCATES FOR THE THRIVING PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, OWN AND MANAGE SUBSIDIZED LOW-INCOME HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES.

MISSION:

HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

THE INTERVALE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STRENGHTEN COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS BY DEVELOPING FARM AND FOOD ENTERPRISES, STEWARDING THE AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF THE INTERVALE ECOSYSTEM, AND INSPIRING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO LOCAL AGRICULTURE.

MISSION:

IN LOVE AND DIGNITY, THAT FOSTER GROWTH, CULTIVATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROVIDE TOOLS FOR LIFELONG CHANGE SO THAT PERSONS MAY START ANEW.

MISSION:

VERMONT LEGAL AID PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE THROUGHOUT VERMONT WHO ARE POOR, ELDERLY, OR HAVE DISABILITIES AND WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE DENIED JUSTICE OR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE.

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.