The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Charleston

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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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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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 are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide civil rights, social action or advocacy services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to make the public aware of the measures people can take to ensure their own safety and that of others while driving or riding as passengers in a motor vehicle, riding a bicycle, roller skating, skateboarding or walking as pedestrians in traffic.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in basketball. basketball equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO AN AFFILIATE (WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC.) IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ORCHESTRA CHORUS, THE ORCHESTRA STRING EDUCATORS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS PROGRAM.

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THE CORPORATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE INTERESTS OF FAMILIES AND CITIZENS OF WEST VIRGINIA AND THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM; TO MONITOR LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEYS, CITIZENS AND FAMILIES; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE AND MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY; TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW AND TO PROTECT AGAINST ANY EROSION OF THESE RIGHTS; AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALLIANCES BETWEEN AND AMONG FAMILIES, CITIZENS, AND OTHER INTERESTED ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide information and services that help the public protect themselves from crime or which prevent its occurrence.

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide recreation, sports, leisure or athletics services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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TO PROMOTE CHRISTIANITY AND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AMONG THE YOUTH.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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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 a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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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.