The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Anacortes

MISSION:

PROVIDE SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN & FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN; BRING TOGETHER THE EFFORTS OF CHURCHES, GOV'T, ORGANIZATIONS & INDIVIDUALS IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER; AND CREATE AN ALLIANCE WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.

MISSION:

TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT ISLAND HEALTH AND ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH.

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:

ORGANIZE AND MANAGE A NURSING EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM AND TO ISSUE VARIOUS NURSING RESEARCH GRANTS

MISSION:

EMPOWER AND INSPIRE ALL ANACORTES STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENRICHED LEARNING OPPPORTUNITIES.

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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.

MISSION:

TO CREATE LIFE-CHANGING PARTNERSHIPS BY PROVIDING HIGHLY-TRAINED MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES.

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 MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE ANACORTES LIBRARY'S VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROGRAM AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING. TO AUGMENT, NOT REPLACE,TAX-BASED SUPPORT FOR THE ANACORTES LIBRARY BY SECURING DONATIONS, FUNDING AND ENDOWMENTS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations - like Toys for Tots - that provide, coordinate or raise money and donations for holiday assistance and gift distribution programs, usually but not exclusively organized around holidays.

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LIGHT BRIGADE MINISTRIES SEEKS GOD'S GUIDANCE FOR PRAYER OVER PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS. WE WORSHIP GOD, TEACH AND RECEIVE TEACHING AND WE PRAY. WE HOLD INDIVIDUAL PRAYER APPOINTMENTS FOR THOSE REQUESTING HEALING. WE TRAVEL AS DIRECTED BY GOD TO PRAY HEALING OVER SPECIFIC REGIONS, TO TEACH AND TRAIN OTHERS, TO RECEIVE FURTHER TRAINING AND TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP SERVICES OR OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO OUR FUNCTION AS WE HAVE SEEN AN INCREASED NEED FOR HEALING AND FOR TRAINING PEOPLE IN PRAYER.

MISSION:

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES SIA IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WORKING TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE STATUS OF WOMEN BY FUNDING COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS.

MISSION:

TO LESSEN THE BURDEN ON THE ANACORTES CITY GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, REDUCING DELINQUENCY AND BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BUILDING, MAINTAINING, AND IMPROVING ANACORTES SKATE PARKS AND SUPPORTING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES AT THE PARKS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF PARK AND RECREATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN AND AROUND ANACORTES, WA

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

THE ANACORTES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MISSION IS TO BE THE CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE THE KNOWLEDGE, USE AND APPRECIATION OF THE MARINE RECREATIONAL ADVANTAGES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE SPORT OF YACHTING, PROMOTING SAFETY AT SEA AND GOOD SEAMANSHIP.

MISSION:

THE ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL OCCURS ANNUALLY FOR THE LAST 58 YEARS, ON THE FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST. MORE THAN 100,000 VISITORS COME FOR A THREE DAY FESTIVAL THAT INCLUDES 265 BOOTH ARTISTS, THREE STAGES OF MUSIC, A FINE ART SHOW, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND MORE. THE FESTIVAL IS 100 SELF-FUNDED THROUGH BOOTH ARTIST FEES, ART SALES AND SPONSORSHIPS.

MISSION:

FRIENDS OF THE ANACORTES COMMUNITY FOREST LANDS IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, CARE, AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ANACORTES COMMUNITY FOREST LANDS.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT FIDALGO POOL & FITNESS CENTER, A MUNICIPAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT IN WASHINGTON STATE, BY RAISING FUNDS FOR STRUCTURE, PROGRAMMING, AND RENOVATION. ENGAGING CHILDREN, TEENS AND SENIORS IN HEALTHY RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION AND FITNESS. PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND ASSISTING IN DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS.