The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gig Harbor

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.

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THE TRIBAL CONVENIENCE STORE ASSOCIATION SERVES THE TRIBAL FUEL AND CONVENIENCE STORE INDUSTRY ACROSS THE STATE. TRIBES HELPING TRIBES LEAD THE CONVENIENCE-STORE INDUSTRY THROUGH PEER NETWORKING, VENDOR PARTNERSHIPS AND MEMBER EDUCATION. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL TRIBES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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TO PROMOTE THE LONG TERM GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF IN-HOME SERVICES IN WASHINGTON STATE. HCAW PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR CONSUMERS BY UNIFYING IN-HOME PROVIDERS THROUGH PUBLIC OUTREACH, EDUCATION, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORTING PRACTICE STANDARDS.

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AQUINAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL, OBEDIENT TO THE MAGISTERIUM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

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PROVIDE EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.

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FEEDING HUNGRY CHILDRENPARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HUNGRY STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIMES WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUCH AS DURING WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL VACTIONS.

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THE MISSION OF THE GIG HARBOR HISTORIC WATERFRONT ASSOCIATION IS TO BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY AND WATERFRONT DISTRICT STAKEHOLDERS IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC CHARACTER AND QUALITY OF THE AREA

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO MEMBERS REGARDING LEGAL ADMINISTRATION

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.

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THE MISSION OF THE NORTHWEST TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION (NTA) IS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT UNIVERSITY RESEARCH THAT ASSISTS IN ERADICATING TURFGRASS DISEASE AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS THOSE STUDYING TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS MEETING THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE GREATER TACOMA AND GIG HARBOR PENINSULA AREAS.

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PROVIDE INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING FOR SENIORS.

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HEARTWOOD HAVEN SEEKS TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR ANY ABUSED, NEGLECTED OR (CONTINUED ON SCH O) MISTREATED, OR HOMELESS ANIMALS. THE CORPORATION ALSO SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT REHABILITATION AND CARE OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.