The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Los Angeles

MISSION:

THE LATINO THEATER COMPANY OPERATES THE LOS ANGELES THEATRE CENTER, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS ARTS CENTER FOR THOSE PURSUING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE; A LABORATORY WHERE BOTH TRADITION AND INNOVATION ARE HONORED AND HONED; A PLACE WHERE THE CONVERGENCE OF PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND IDEAS CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE.

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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.

MISSION:

POWER CALIFORNIA HARNESSES THE ENERGY OF YOUNG VOTERS OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CREATE A STATE THAT IS EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE AND JUST FOR EVERYONE WHO CALLS CALIFORNIA HOME.

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THE MISSION OF THE ACCE INSTITUTE IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CALIFORNIA'S TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS, INCLUDING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, LOW-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILIES, AND THE UNDOCUMENTED POPULATION, BY CARRYING OUT WORK THAT FOSTERS DEEP, INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, POLICY CREATION, ROBUST CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND BROAD COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT.

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TO HOLD MORTGAGES AND TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS OF A TAX-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN PARENT AND TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE INCOME FROM THESE INVESTMENTS.

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WORLD MISSIN UNIVERSITY EMPOWERS PEOPLE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL BIBLICAL EDUCATION TO SERVE THE CHURCH AND IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST.

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INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY (IAC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) WHOSE MISSION IS TO SERVE UNDERINVESTED COMMUNITIES AND BUILD THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMIES BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO TRANSFORMATIVE CAPITAL, AND ADVANCING POLICY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINED ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND EXERCISE AGENCY OVER THEIR FUTURES.IAC'S STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION AND VISION IS THREEFOLD: ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO CAPITAL PAIRED WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT LOW-INCOME, BIPOC AND IMMIGRANT SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS; CREATE LONG-TERM SYSTEMS CHANGE THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY RESEARCH; AND BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH THROUGH COMMUNITY INNOVATION INITIATIVES INCLUDING LAND AND REAL ESTATE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT DISPLACEMENT.

MISSION:

TO MAKE POSITIVE INTERVENTIONS IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY OFFERING ALTERNATIVES TO GANGS AND VIOLENCE. LEGACY LA BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND EQUIPS THEM WITH TOOLS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITY.

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GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES, THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED BY PROVIDING CRITICAL AND ACCESSIBLE SOCIAL SERVICES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE OR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER PROVIDERS, WHILE ALSO INTEGRATING SIGNIFICANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE A UNIQUELY POWERFUL WAY TO HELP REPAIR THE WORLD.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED TO SERVE A DIVERSE POPULATION IN LOS ANGELES.

MISSION:

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LAND TRUST HAS INITIATED PROJECTS TO PRESERVE STRATEGIC PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH THE INTENTION OF CREATING AND SUSTAINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ENTRY LEVEL HOMEOWNERS, USING A "LAND TRUST" AS THE KEY TOOL. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN HOME, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING A MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS THOSE HOMES TO REMAIN PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE FOR SUBSEQUENT QUALIFYING PURCHASES. IN LIMITED CASES, WORKING CLOSELY WITH MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, THE CORPORATION HAS SOLD AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN FEE (AS OPPOSED TO THE LAND TRUST STRUCTURE). FINALLY, THE CORPORATION ALSO HAS PURCHASED PROPERTY TO DEVELOP AS AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.

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THE CDU FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CDU TO CARRY OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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TEACHING OF KARATE (SOLELY AS A MARTIAL ART, NOT AS A SPORT) AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TRUE MEANING OF "KARATE" THROUGH ANY AND ALL MEANS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MAILINGS, LECTURES, CLASSES, BOOKS, AND MOVIES.

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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 EXPLORE AND EMBODY THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRADITIONAL EAST ASIAN MEDICINE. TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY OF SKILLED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS. TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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TELACU HOUSING-RIVERSIDE II, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUTES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OWNING, AND OPERATING A 75 UNIT PROJECT KNOWN AS TELACU EL PASEO LOCATED IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS. THE CORPORATION RECEIVES HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT, AS AMENDED.

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The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.