The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Altadena

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THE SKEPTICS SOCIETY IS A SCIENCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS A SUBSCRIPTION TO SKEPTIC MAGAZINE, A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION THAT EXAMINES A WIDE VARIETY OF SCIENTIFIC AND PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CONTROVERSIES. THE SKEPTIC SOCIETY ALSO SPONSORS A MONTHLY SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES AT THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN PASADENA, CA, AS WELL AS HOSTS ANNUAL SCIENCE CONFERENCES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND SCIENCE EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS, SUCH AS GEOLOGY TOURS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. THE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL CLAIMS. WE MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE REFERRAL SERVICE AND A WEBSITE SO THAT SCHOOLS, THE PRESS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN ACCESS OUR INFORMATION. WE TIRELESSLY LEND OUR SCIENTIFIC VIEWPOINT TO MEDIA COVERAGE OF A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES. IN OUR PRINT CATALOGUE IN SKEPTIC MAGAZINE ALONG WITH OUR ONLINE SHOP, WE OFFER AN EXTENSIVE CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC AND SKEPTICAL BOOKS AND AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS

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TO PROVIDE THE BEST EDUCATION EXCELLENCE UNDER CHRISTIAN AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IS EDUCATION CLASSES FROM K TO 8TH GRADE.

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WE SUPPORT EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID.

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The goal of this organization is to provide an alternative family living arrangement in agency-supervised family homes for dependent children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment; or for children or adults with disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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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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STRENGTHENS FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY CHILDCARE & EDUCATION - INFANTS THROUGH PREKINDERGARTEN.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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DEVELOPE CHALLENGED CHILDREN AND PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCATES PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (PP ADVOCATES) IS THE ADVOCACY AND POLITICAL ARM OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.

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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 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 work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are women who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects.

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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 a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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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 provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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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 arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.