The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Colorado

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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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ESTABLISHED TO MAINTAIN, DEVELOPE, INCREASE AND EXTEND FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE CHEYENNE WELLS SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, STATFF AND FACULTY AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE GEOGRPHICAL AREA WHICH IT SERVIES

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KINDRED KIDS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (CAC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTES HEALING TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY OR PHYSICALLY ABUSED AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. KINDRED KIDS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER UTILIZES A SAFE, CHILD-FOCUSED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR GOAL AT KINDRED KIDS CAC IS TO MINIMIZE TRAUMA SUFFERED BY CHILDREN WHO HAVE TO REPEAT THEIR EXPERIENCES TO MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDE REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, MAINTAIN OPEN COMMUNICATION AND CASE COORDINATION AMONG THE INVESTIGATING AGENCIES, AND DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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CANVAS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SHARE OUR HEARTS WITH OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH A FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, MILITARY, AND FIRST RESPONDERS. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE THESE CRITICAL AREAS IN ORDER TO MAKE A LASTING FOOTPRINT IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION WILL OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO HELP THEM FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND ETHICAL VALUES. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO PROVIDE OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THESE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO CREATE LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CANVAS FOUNDATION AND THE RECIPIENTS, WHO WE HOPE WILL CONTINUE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO PROMOTE OUR FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, MILITARY, AND FIRST RESPONDERS IN OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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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 MISSION OF THE DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF THE DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIREFIGHTING THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.

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HOUSING AND REINTEGRATION OPERATIONS FOR VETERANS TO OVERCOME PTSD, HOMELESSNESS, AND JOBLESSNESS IN TANDEM WITH WOLF-DOG RESCUE/SANCTUARY OPERATIONS.

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TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES ON SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE UP THE FOURTH SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY.

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FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT & AWARENESS OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR THE INDUSTRY. OFFER OR FACILITATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION. PROMOTE THE INDUSTRY WITH EXISTING & FUTURE MARKETS. RESEARCH & EDUCATE THE INDUSTRY AND ITS PRACTICES.

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TO PROMOTE SOCIAL IMPACT BY BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CITIZENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OF DENVER, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHENING THE CITY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATING YOUTH TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND A FUTURE GENERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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THE MISSION OF VAIL VALLEY SOCCER CLUB IS TO FOSTER THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TROUGH PARTCIPATION IN YOUTH SPORT.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

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PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO UNDER-SERVED AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH CLINICAL, TELEMEDICINE AND TELEPSYCHIATRY

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PEACEWORKS' MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR ALL SURVIVORS, THEIR CHILDREN AND COMPANION ANIMALS, OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE/ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEX TRAFFICKING, TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING. PEACEWORKS PROVIDES INCLUSIVE SERVICES FOR ALL, INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY SHELTER, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND TRAUMA INFORMED ADVOCACY, AND LOCAL PREVENTION AND EDUCATION TO CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE.

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JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF COLORADO IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO PEOPLE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COLORADO AND JAPAN BY SERVING AS A BRIDGE TO CONNECT VIA BUSINESS, EDUCATION, CIVIC, AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING POSITIVE U.S.-COLORADO-JAPAN RELATIONS THROUGH DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS ON MANY LEVELS THROUGHOUT OUR STATE.

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THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

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THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATION WITHIN THE ROCK PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.

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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.