The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chester

Chester is home to 29 nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $2m in revenue and employ 9 individuals.

How Large Are Chester, VT Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

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Explore Nonprofits in Chester, VT

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American Legion

Chester, VT

Assets: $1m

Revenue: $242k

MISSION:

TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF THOSE WHO SERVE BY ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR VETERANS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS EDUCATE OUR CITIZENS, MENTOR YOUTH AND PREMOTE PATRIOTISM, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, PEACE AND SECURITY.

The Andover Community Fund Incorporated

Chester, VT

Assets: $904k

Revenue: $19k

MISSION:

THE ANDOVER COMMUNITY FUND IS A LOCAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INTERIM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANDOVER RESIDENTS WHO HAVE ENCOUNTERED AN UNFORSEEN SETBACK IN THEIR LIVES. BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF SELF HELP, THE FUND SEEKS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THAT WILL ACT AS A CATALYST TO FACILITATE THE RETURN TO NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

Chester-Andover Family Center

Chester, VT

Assets: $679k

Revenue: $184k

MISSION:

CAFC'S MISSION IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPLEMENTAL AND NUTRITIONAL FOOD, AFFORDABLE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AS A 100% VOLUNTEER-OPERATED ORGANIZATION.

We R Hope

Chester, VT

Assets: $584k

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

WE R H.O.P.E IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING EDUCATION, NORMALIZATION, AND A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT.

Buttonwood Chesterites Snowmobile Club Inc

Chester, VT

Assets: $261k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in ice hockey, ice skating, alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding/tobogganing and other winter sports. Coaching; access to skating rinks, ski slopes or other facilities; sports equipment; and officials for competitions are generally included.

War Legacies Project Inc

Chester, VT

Assets: $168k

Revenue: $110k

MISSION:

WLP PROVIDES DIRECT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND INCOME GENERATION TO FAMILIES HEAVILY IMPACTED BY THE WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. WLP EDUCATES AMERICANS ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF WAR AND PROVIDES INFORMATION TO VETERANS AND OTHERS ABOUT AGENT ORANGE/DIOXIN.

Mason Brook Greenspace

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

Friends Of Yosemite Firehouse Museum

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

Chester Community Events Inc

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

Chester Community Greenhouse & Gardens

Chester, VT

MISSION:

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.

Kids First Inc

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

Fiber Arts In Vermont

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

Ski For Heat

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

Space

Chester, VT

MISSION:

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

American Legion Auxiliary

Chester, VT

MISSION:

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.

Southern Vermont Astronomy Group

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area.

Community Cares Network Of Chester & Andover Inc

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

Free & Accepted Masons Of Vermont

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Chester Rod & Gun Club Inc

Chester, VT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

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