The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Birmingham

MISSION:

TO CREATE A NETWORK OF JUSTICE IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS WHO INSPIRE EACH OTHER TO REDUCE CRIME, DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT.

MISSION:

TO HELP TEACHERS HELP STUDENTS BY ENCOURAGING LIFELONG LEARNING, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECOGNIZING AND REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE YOUTH GYMNASTICS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH.

MISSION:

OPERATES AND MAINTAINS COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASHOF IS TO HONOR, PRESERVE, AND PERPETUATE THE NAMES, DEEDS AND RECORDS OF THOSE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO BY ACHIEVEMENT OR SERVICE, HAVE BROUGHT LASTING FAME AND HONOR TO THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND TO THEMSELVES THROUGH THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HORIZONS SCHOOL, INC., A POST -SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISABILITIES, TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE A NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY THE COSTS TO ATTEND HORIZONS SCHOOL.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE BLACK WARRIOR RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.

MISSION:

THE RUTTENBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING AND PROMOTING JEWISH LIFE IN BIRMINGHAM, NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; IS INVOLVED IN BUILDING A BETTER BIRMINGHAM THROUGH ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE IN NEED IN TIMES OF CRISIS.

MISSION:

PROVIDEING CLOTHING TO NEEDY CHILDREN, PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE TO SELL CRAFTS. PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK DIRECTLYWITH READING IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS

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.

MISSION:

CLERESTORY'S VISION IS TO BE A PLATFORM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE UNIQUE AND CRITICAL MISSION OF TRUE-GOSPEL CHURCHES ON THE GROUND DOING THE WORK OF MAKING DISCIPLES AMONG THE POOR AND MARGINALIZED, AND TO FOCUS CHRISTIAN CHARITY TOWARD DISCIPLE-MAKING CHURCHES AND THE NON-PROFITS THAT SUPPORT THEM. CLERESTORY CARRIES OUT THIS VISION BY UTILIZING MORE THAN A DOZEN YEARS OF ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT THROUGH CONSULTING, ACCESS TO VOLUNTEERS, EXPERTISE AND SERVICES TO CHURCHES AND NON-PROFITS IN PARTICULAR AREAS OF SPECIALIZED NEED, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WALKING A PATH TO FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BY RAISING FUNDS FOR PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, ERECTION OF BUILDINGS AND PROVISIONS OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE USE OF LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

MISSION:

TO BUILD UP THE TECH ECOSYSTEM AND MAKE BIRMINGHAM THE PLACE TO GROW AND SCALE A TECH COMPANY

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS RELATING TO HEALTHY LIVING, EXERCISE, DISEASE PREVENTION, AND SENSIBLE NUTRITION.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE MEMBERSHIP AND BUSINESS IN THE MOUNTAIN BROOK COMMUNITY.