The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Albany

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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 SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (SSA) IS AN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF SEISMOLOGY AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF EARTHQUAKES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY.

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PROMOTION OF PERFORMANCE SAILING. PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND FUNDING ENABLING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION.

MISSION:

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 ECONOMIC JUSTICE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN CONSUMER LAW.

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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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SEE SCHEDULE O. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR A RARE DISEASE CALLED GM1 GANGLIOSIDOSISTHAT HAS NO CURE OR TREATMENT OTHER THAN COMFORT MEASURES AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. PROMISING RESEARCH EXISTS, BUT LACKS FUNDING. THE ORGANIZATION HOPE TO UNITE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM THIS DISEASE AND THEIR SUPPORTERS BY FUNDRAISING FOR A CURE.

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GLOBAL STRATEGIES EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES IN THE MOST NEGLECTED AREAS OF THE WORLD TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH HEALTHCARE.

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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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FULL IMMERSION GERMAN-LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 2.5 TO 17.

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TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL RETREAT AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION.

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THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN.

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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF FILMS AND VIDEOS THAT EDUCATE AND PROMOTE SOCIAL CHANGE.

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TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS IN THE COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA, AND TO ADVANCE, PROMOTE AND ADMINISTER THE SPORT OF SOCCER AT THE COMPETITIVE LEVEL AMONG YOUTH WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, GENDER OR ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE.

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TO STRENGTHEN FARMERS MARKETS FOR THE BENEFIT OF FARMERS CONSUMERS & COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Environment major group area.

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CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS WORKING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE, JUST AND PEACEFUL WORLD.

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THE BIOENERGY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA FOCUSES ON PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE BIOENERGY DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY AND FUELS MADE FROM ORGANIC WASTE. WE ALSO PROMOTE BIOENERGY THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

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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.