The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Vermont

MISSION:

TO BUILD A STRONGER NORTHWEST VERMONT BY MOBILIZING OUR COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES.

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WINDHAM COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF ANIMALS, AS WELL AS ENHANCING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS AND PETS THROUGH ADOPTION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COMPASSION AND PROMOTION OF ANIMAL WELFARE.

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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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DORSET PARK SKATING ASSOCIATION'S (DPSA) PRIMARY TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE ICE SKATING, INCLUDING AMATEUR HOCKEY, IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT AND TO OPERATE ICE SKATING RINKS TO PROMOTE AMATEUR HOCKEY AND OTHER ICE SKATING ACTIVITIES. DPSA LEASES THE C. DOUGLAS CAIRNS ARENA, AN INDOOR ICE SKATING FACILITY, FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON AND OPERATES, MANAGES, AND MAINTAINS IT ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS.

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CAMP BILLINGS IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A SUMMER CAMPING EXPERIENCE IN THETFORD, VERMONT ON LAKE FAIRLEE.

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TO HOLD, MANAGE, ADMINISTER AND DISTRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BENEFIT STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM SPAULDING HIGH SCHOOL (BARRE, VERMONT).

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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 MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE BRATTLEBORO MUSIC CENTER, INC. IS TO FOSTER THE JOY AND UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC.

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THE MISSION NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ACTION, INC IS TO EMPOWER ALL GENERATIONS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM TO GROW, PROSPER AND THRIVE.

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

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THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL ISSUES AND TO ADVOCATE FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND PRODUCE AN ANNUAL FAIR.

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BROWN LEDGE IS A CAMP THAT EXISTS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY, SELF-DISCIPLINE, RESPONSIBILITY AND ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.

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THE VERMONT CENTER FOR ECOSTUDIES ADVANCES THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE ACROSS THE AMERICAS THROUGH RESEARCH, MONITORING AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT.

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MAPLE STREET SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT K-8 CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL IN MANCHESTER, VERMONT THAT SEEKS TO ENGENDER IN OUR STUDENTS A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING AS WELL AS CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND CRITICAL THINKING.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

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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.

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CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR MEMBERS INCLUDING LOANS AT AFFORDABLE RATES AND ATTRACTIVE RATES ON DEPOSITS

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.