The Nonprofit Ecosystem in San Francisco

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ST ROSE CORPORATION PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT ROSE COURT TO SENIORS AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

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BHNC FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LOW AND MODERATE INCOMES. WE WORK TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY: (1) DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT SAN FRANCISCO; (2) PROVIDING LINGUISTICALLY AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE ADULTS, SENIORS, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIIES; (3) DEVELOPING LEADERS, ORGANIZING AND EMPOWERING OUR TENANTS, CLIENTS, MEMBERS AND ALLIES TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR NEEDS AND FOR THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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TO ADVANCE THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE.

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ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH TERMINAL,LIFE-THREATENING OR DISABLING ILLNESSES/CONDITIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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GROUNDSWELL ACTION FUND PROVIDES AN EASY WAY FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS TO RESOURCE THE STRONGEST 501(C)(4) GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND BASE BUILDING EFFORTS LED BY WOMEN OF COLOR, LOW-INCOME WOMEN, TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO BUILD POLITICAL POWER THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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FOUNDED IN 1991, YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (YLI) HAS SPARKED THE LEADERSHIP OF 90,000 YOUNG PEOPLE TO SOLVE PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES AND SERVE COMMUNITIES. YLI IMPLEMENTS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA IN THE COUNTIES OF FRESNO, LOS ANGELES, MADERA, MARIN, MERCED, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO, AND RIVERSIDE. ACROSS 70 COHORTS, YLI SERVES 1,700 YOUTH LEADERS AGES 12-26 EACH WEEK, 90% OF WHOM ARE YOUTH OF COLOR, AND 67% OF WHOM QUALIFY AS LOW INCOME. A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, YLI PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, WHILE ALSO TRAINING ADULT ALLIES TO SUCCESSFULLY PARTNER WITH YOUTH IN COMMUNITY CHANGE EFFORTS. THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF YLI HAVE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR OVER 130 POLICY WINS ACROSS CALIFORNIA OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS.

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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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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in astronomy, the physical science that addresses matter and energy in the universe using observational techniques such as spectroscopy, photometry, interferometry, radio astronomy and optical astronomy.

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TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES AND CONDITIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICES, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY.

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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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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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SAN FRANCISCO CASA (FORMERLY SAN FRANCISCO COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF SYSTEMS-INVOLVED AND OTHER VULNERABLE CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT, CARING VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES TRAINED TO ADDRESS EACH CHILD'S NEEDS IN THE COURT AND THE COMMUNITY.

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SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS CHORUS PREPARES GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS FOR SUCCESS, ON STAGE AND IN LIFE, THROUGH RIGOROUS, EMPOWERING MUSIC EDUCATION, AND ENRICHES BAY AREA CULTURAL LIFE THROUGH INNOVATIVE VOCAL PERFORMANCE.

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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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INDEPENDENT ARTS & MEDIA'S MISSION IS TO STEWARD AND EMPOWER INDEPENDENT ARTS AND MEDIA PROJECTS THAT FOSTER COMMUNITY AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND FACILITATE CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND FREE EXPRESSION.

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THE ASSOCIATION IS A BUDDHIST/TAOIST TEMPLE LOCATED IN SAN FRANCISCO CHINATOWN. IT PROVIDES A RELIGIOUS PLACE FOR THE CHINESE AND OTHER NATIONALS TO OFFER WORSHIP TO THE BUDDHA AND OTHER RELIGIOUS DIETY. IT PROVIDES RELIGIOUS RITUALS TO BRING PEACE AND COMFORT TO THE DECEASED.

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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 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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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.