The Nonprofit Ecosystem in San Francisco

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PROVIDE SAFETY, COMPUTER EDUCATION, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN

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KINDERHAUS IS SAN FRANCISCO'S FIRST GERMAN IMMERSION PRESCHOOL.

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TO EXPOSE THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SHADOW THEATER AND OTHER ART FORMS THROUGH LIVE THEATER, FILM, AND OTHER MEDIA. WE STRIVE TO HELP PRESERVE INDIGENOUS SHADOW THEATER TRADITIONS AND TO EXPAND THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE SHADOW THEATRE MEDIUM BY CREATING MULTICULTURAL WORKS.

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ENRICH SAN FRANCISCO'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY BY BUILDING COMMUNITY AND FUNDING THE ARTS & LOCAL BUSINESSES

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BAY SCHOLARS EXISTS TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PROMISING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ACROSS THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TO HAVE ACCESS TO AND FLOURISH AT SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE PREPARATORY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.

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INDIRECTLY, THROUGH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO DISABLED VETERANS. WEARE ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PUTTING ON SPECIAL EVENTS OF A PATRIOTICAND COMMUNITY INTEREST, SUCH AS JROTC AND HEPATITIS-B AWARENESS, THOSEIN CELEBRATION OF VETERANS EVENTS, AND THOSE HONORING OUR LOCALCOMMUNITY LEADERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OF ALL TYPES AND LOCALPOLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS, WHICH HEIGHTENS A CLOSER BOND BETWEEN THECOMMUNITY AND THOSE WHO SERVE THEIR SAFETY AND WELFARE. TYPICAL EVENTSARE (THESE VARY BY YEAR): POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND PARKRANGERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS NIGHTS; AND OTHERSIMILAR EVENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Health - General and Rehabilitative major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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THE PUBLICATION OF BOOKS BY MARGINALIZED WRITERS- ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND WOMEN OF COLOR. TO PRODUCE EVENTS FOR OUR AUTHORS THAT INCREASE THEIR CONNECTION TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND MAKE THEIR WORK KNOWN IN THEM.

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WE PROVIDE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL TOURS IN EUROPE OFTEN WITH COLLEGES AND TAKE CARE OF LOGISTICS LODGINGS LECTURES AND OTHER SERVICES.

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THE SOLE ACTIVITY OF AVIARY CAMP, INC. IS TO MAINTAIN A FULL MEN'S CHORUS (PLUS CONDUCTORS, LIBRARIANS AND ACCOMPANISTS) AS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THE BOHEMIAN CLUB IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. THE CHORUS EXISTS TO PREPARE FOR AND PERFORM IN CONCERTS AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS WHICH OCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR FOR THE PRIVATE ENJOYMENT AND FELLOWSHIP OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOHEMIAN CLUB. THE CHORUS DOES NOT GIVE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND DOES NOT RECEIVE PROFIT OR ANY PAYMENT FOR ITS PERFORMANCES. NONE OF THE CHORUS MEMBERS ARE PAID. THE CHORUS REHEARSES WEEKLY IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND GIVES VARIOUS PERFORMANCES TO MEMBERS OF THE CLUB THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES IN NEED TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE AND HUMANE ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PREVENT SUFFERING AND IGNITE SOCIAL CHANGE.

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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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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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 PEER 2 PEER UNIVERSITY IS A GRASSROOTS OPEN EDUCATION PROJECT, ORGANIZING LEARNING OUTSIDE OF INSTITUTIONAL WALLS, AND GIVING LEARNERS RECOGNITION FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. P2PU CREATES A MODEL FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, ALONGSIDE TRADITIONAL FORMAL HIGHER EDUCATION.

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TO SERVE THE TOTAL VISUAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE THROUGH PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.

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THE SIMAMA PROJECT EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES TO HELP GET THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY AND BACK ON THEIR FEET

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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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TO BUILD CULTURAL BRIDGES THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND CREATE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING