The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Los Angeles

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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:

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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FOUNDED IN 2014 BY ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY AND ADVOCATE MALISSA SHRIVER, TURNAROUND ARTS: CALIFORNIA IS BASED ON THE PILOT TURNAROUND ARTS PROGRAM OF THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION. WE PARTNER WITH 26 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING 750+ EDUCATORS AND 14,000+ STUDENTS ANNUALLY. THROUGH OUR WHOLE-SCHOOL ARTS-INTEGRATION PROGRAM, WE HELP TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS USE THE ARTS TO (1) IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING (2) CREATE ARTS-RICH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS AND (3) ENGAGE FAMILIES IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.

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AIMS ON PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING HEALTHY FOOD, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SERVING AT-RISK CHILDREN, FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN, AND FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITIES.

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TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ECONOMIC CONDITION, AGE, ARTISTIC ABILITY, OR ETHNIC ORIGIN.

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PROVIDE JEWISH CULTURAL PROGRAMMING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

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THE FLORENCE CRITTENTON CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND IS EXPANDING TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO SERVE THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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WORK AS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER IN HIGH-POVERTY COMMUNITIES TO FOSTER GREAT SCHOOLS THAT SUPPORT THE PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM BIRTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.

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TO MAKE EVERY PERSON A BELIEVER OF CHRIST, AND EVENTUALLY A DISCIPLE AND TO REACH THEIR GOALS OF BECOMING LEADERS. WE PROVIDE BIBLE STUDY CLASSES AND CHURCH SERVICES IN WHICH WE PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITH A PENTECOST DOCTRINE.

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GIVING IS DIRECTED TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY & THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS & INSTITUTIONS WHICH HAVEI AN EMPHASIS ON ARTS & CULTURE, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES.

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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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TO SUPPORT USC THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS, BUILDING AND CAMPUS ENHANCEMENT, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.

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JAPANESE INSTITUTE OF SAWTELLE IS FORMED TO TEACH THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND TO TRANSMIT THE JAPANESE CULTURE.

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TO PROVIDE MENTOR-BASED ARTS, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER AT-PROMISE YOUTH AGES 13-25 AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE SUPPORT YOUTH TO REIMAGINE THEIR LIVES, MOVE TOWARDS POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES, AND DISCOVER THEIR GENIUS AS FUTURE LEADERS OF TOMORROW. WE ARE CAUSING A CULTURAL SHIFT

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THE MISSION OF SAVING INNOCENCE IS TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS IMPACTED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY DISRUPTING CYCLES OF ABUSE AND CONFRONTING EXPLOITATION THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SYSTEMS OF CARE.

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TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS COVERED UNDER THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.

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PROMOTE RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN COMMITS TO STANDING ALONGSIDE OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AS THEY WORK TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO THEIR SUCCESS. EACH CHILD RECEIVES 1:1 SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM A SALARIED, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR (CALLED A FRIEND), FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION-12 YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. FRIENDS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH HIGH-PRIORITY YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR THEM IN THE SCHOOL, CHILD WELFARE, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THEM.

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TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED AND AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT SUPPORT CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN WHILE CONCURRENTLY SUPPORTING CLIENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND BE SUCCESSFUL CONTRIBUTORS TO SOCIETY.