The Nonprofit Ecosystem in California

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SEE SCHEDULE OFRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY (FRIENDS) IS A MEMBER-SUPPORTED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ADVOCATES, FUNDRAISES, AND PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY ("SFPL") AND ITS MISSION FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE. FRIENDS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING, STEWARDING, AND SUPPORTING ONE OF THE BEST LIBRARY SYSTEMS IN THE COUNTRY.

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A COEDUCATIONAL DAY SCHOOL PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM K-6 GRADES.

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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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TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO VETERANS,LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND SENIORS.

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WORK TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDETNS OF ALLSWORTH

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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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JIM ELDER WAS AN IMPOVERISHED YOUTH FROM ARKANSAS WHO CAME TO KERN COUNTY AFTER SERVICE IN THE US NAVY. JIM HAD ONLY A 5TH GRADE EDUCATION WHEN HE LEFT ARKANSAS. AFTER HIS MILITARY SERVICE, JIM ATTENDED NIGHT SCHOOL TO BECOME A CHEMIST. JIM CAME TO BAKERSFIELD IN THE EARLY 1960S AND HE AND HIS WIFE ELOUISE BUILT A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IN EAST BAKERSFIELD SEQUOIA PAINT. WITH JIM AND ELOUISES PASSING, THEY LEFT A LEGACY THROUGH THEIR FOUNDATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF KERN COUNTY.

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PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES TO MORE THAN 224 CHILDREN OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES OF SAN FRANCISCO.

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The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.

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THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE WEST HILLS COLLEGE AND ITS PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE STATE THEATER OF CALIFORNIA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THEATER. OUR PROGRAMMATIC OFFERINGS INCLUDE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND THEATER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

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TO MEET OUR VITAL NEED FOR SHARED SPACE THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE, ART, AND NATURE.

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TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH AUTISM, OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL / DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED, LONG-TERM HOUSING THAT OFFERS INDIVIDUALS CHOICE AND CHALLENGES EACH INDIVIDUAL TO REACH HIS OR HER HIGHEST POTENTIAL, AS WELL AS TO ASSIST OTHER COMMUNITIES BUILD SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING NATIONWIDE.

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TO USE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO IMPROVE THE LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY.

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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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CONCERN FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES RESEARCH GRANTS WORLDWIDE TO FUND CANCER RESEARCH.

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OPERATE CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES TK-8 IN A CLASSROOM-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING.

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THE MISSION OF SCBG IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE HORTICULTURAL AND WILDLIFE HABITAT EXPERIENCE, AND TO REPRESENT A MODEL OF EXCELLENCE FOR LAND RECLAMATION AND SUSTANABILITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.