The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Decatur

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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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.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the conservation, protection and management of different species of wild animals by establishing a system of preserves that are set aside for their habitation and protected from human depredation and interference.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, TO PREVENT MENTAL ILLNESS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE IMPROVED CARE AND TREATMENT OF THE MENTALLY ILL.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE ATHLETICS AT AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL, DECATUR ALABAMA, STRESSING SCHOLARSHIP, SPIRIT AND SPORTSMANSHIP; TO GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM; TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE FUNDS AND TO HOLD PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AND RELATIVE TO WORK OUTLINED HEREOF.

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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 ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN ADN OPERATE A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE HEALTHCARE OR HEALTHCARE-RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA.

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REACH OUT TO THE HOMELESS, HUNGRY, HURTING AND HOPELESS THROUGHOUT NORTH ALABAMA AND SOUTHERN TENNESSEE WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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

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The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.

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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)