The Nonprofit Ecosystem in California

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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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TO DEVELOP, ENHANCE, AND PROMOTE THE CAPABILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE AGENCY IS TO ENABLE PERSONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; THEREBY, MAXIMIZING THEIR POTENTIAL TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, SELF-SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR MARK TWAIN MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE COMMUNITY SERVED.

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THE SENIOR CITIZENS' VILLAGE'S (SCV) PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HOUSING FACILITIES FOR THE LOW INCOME ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA.

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PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS A CHRISTIAN, INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL, LOCATED IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA.

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PROVIDING INSURANCE BENEFIT PLANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ACT AS A STEWARD OF THE LAND AND A RESOURCE TO THE PUBLIC, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, EVENTS, AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS ISSUES THAT GRAPE GROWERS FACE, WHILE PRESERVING NAPA VALLEY'S UNIQUE GRAPE GROWING HERITAGE.

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PROVIDES SHELTER FOR ABUSED AND HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

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BD PERFORMING ARTS PERMANENTLY ENRICHES THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE, WHILE PROVIDING ENJOYMENT FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE.MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS CONNECT YOUTH WITH THEIR CULTURE THROUGH A COMMON LANGUAGE CROSSING GENERATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL BARRIERS. THE ACTIVITIES THAT A YOUNG PERSON PURSUES INFLUENCES THE TYPE OF PERSON HE OR SHE BECOMES. THE EXPERIENCE THAT COMES WITH PARTICIPATION IN A PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION BUILDS DISCIPLINE, CHARACTER, PRIDE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE AT A CRUCIAL AGE AND FORMS THE SPRINGBOARD TO EVEN GREATER ACHIEVEMENTS IN ADULTHOOD.

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.

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OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILES TO GROW, DEVELOP, AND THRIVE BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SKILL-BUILDING, THERAPEUTIC, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY FOSTERING NETWORKS OF SUPPORT, ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, COLLABORATING WITH OTHERS, ENSURING EQUITY, AND STRIVING TO DO SO WITH CONVICTION.

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The goal of this organization is to work to prevent, predict or control the effects of disasters (e.g. floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes), to educate or otherwise prepare individuals to cope with the effects of such disasters or to provide broad-based relief services to victims of such disasters.

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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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STATEWIDE LABOR ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF CALIFORNIA FIRE FIGHTERS.

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THE CORDOVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL ENGAGES CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION IMPROVE COMMUNITY IMAGE AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS.

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GROUP HOME FACILITIES AND FOSTER CARE AGENCY THAT PROVIDE CARE, COUNSELING AND SHELTER TO CHILDREN WHO ARE WARDS OF THE COURT SYSTEM FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY WHO RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES FOSTER PARENTS.