The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Anchorage

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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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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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 provide human 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 provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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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 is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit 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 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 services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.

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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.