The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Los Angeles

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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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 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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BASED ON COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS, BCIF IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MICROLOANS TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY THROUGH POOLED DOLLARS AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, EQUITY AND WEALTH BUILDING, WITH A FOCUS ON SOCAL COMMUNITIES.

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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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THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO QUALIFIED DAY CARE HOMES THAT PARTICIPATE IN FEDERAL CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM.

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FUNDING AND PROMOTING CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS BY EMERGING AND MID-CAREER CALIFORNIA ARTISTS, AS WELL AS ORGANIZING LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURS OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHITBITIONS.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE LOS ANGELES COLISEUM COMMISSION THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM.

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PRODUCE BROKERS & DEALERS IS AN ASSOCIATION WITH A COMMON INTEREST OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS TO ADVANCE & PROMOTE PRODUCE & TO PROMOTE HIGH STANDARDS & BUSINESS PRACTICES.

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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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TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND TRAINING TO FRONTLINE GROUPS, BUILD ANTI-SLAVERY NETWORKS, COMMISSION RELEVANT RESEARCH, AND ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE.

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VILLAGE FOR VETS PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE MOST VULNERABLE VETERANS AT THE VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VAGLAHS). THE PROGRAMS ADDRESS URGENT NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERAN POPULATION INCLUDING MEALS, ID SERVICES AND SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

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GENDER EQUITY POLICY INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT. GEPI IS THE FIRST U.S. ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO GENDER MAINSTREAMING, A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CLOSING GENDER GAPS, ENDING SYSTEMIC INEQUALITY, AND CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE MARGINALIZED ON THE BASIS OF GENDER. OUR MISSION IS TO REBALANCE SYSTEMS, GUARANTEE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY, AND SECURE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL PEOPLE.

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TO SUPPORT VETERANS; TO SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THE COMMUNITY; TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND CITIZENSHIP; AND TO PREPARE MEMBERS FOR LEADERSHIP.

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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON JAPANESE AND JAPANESE-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, CULTIVATE, AND ENCOURAGE LITHUANIAN NATIONAL VIRTUES; TO EDUCATE THE YOUTH IN ARTS AND CULTURAL ASPIRATIONS, TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL EXCHANGES AMONG ITS MEMBERS; AND OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 501C3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE AND FULFILL THE STATED PURPOSES AND GOALS OF THIS CORPORATION.

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WORKER RIGHTS ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE LOW-WAGE GARMENT WORKS IN LOS ANGELES IN THE FIGHT FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE

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TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIBRARY FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO FOSTER GOODWILL AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KAUFMAN BRENTWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY AND THE COMMUNITY.

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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY TEACHING AND EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMUUNITY THE ART OF KOREAN TRADITIOANL DANCE AND MUSIC, AND BY PROMOTING THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES.

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TO SERVE AS A GOVERNING BODY TO PROVIDE INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS COMPETITIONS AMONGST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. THE FOUNDERS BELIEVE THAT OFFERING SPORTS IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC SETTING PROVIDES CHILDREN AT THE CRITICAL AGES OF 10 TO 14 AN OPTIMAL COMBINATION OF LEARNING CORE VALUES, STAYING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, AND MAKING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FUN AND REWARDING. CONSEQUENTLY, FIYAS MISSION IS: "STRENGTHENING SCHOOLS THROUGH SPORTS."WHILE PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO ANY ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL, FIYA FOCUSES ON WORKING WITH SCHOOLS IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS. FIYA HAS SERVED OVER 20,000 STUDENT ATHLETES AND 400 SCHOOL TEAMS IN ITS FIRST TWELVE YEARS. FIYAS GOAL IS TO CONTINUE EXPANDING ITS REGIONAL LEAGUES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH NEW SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING EVERY YEAR.