The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Darien

MISSION:

PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF DARIEN, CT, WHILE PROVIDING LOCAL SCHOOL HIGH STUDENTS WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY

MISSION:

RECEIVES AND MAINTAINS FUNDS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DARIEN EMS

MISSION:

PERSON-TO-PERSON PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NEEDS TO OVERCOME DAILY CHALLENGES, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. OUR VISION: EDUCATED, FINANCIALLY STABLE, AND HUNGER-FREE HOMES FOR ALL.

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.

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.

MISSION:

TO ADMINISTER, MAINTAIN AND CONSERVE ATTRACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CEMETERY ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROVIDE OPTIONS AND SERVICES TO THE GREATER DARIEN COMMUNITY FOR CREMATIONS, BURIALS, ENTOMBMENTS, AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICES AND MEMORIALS.

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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PRESERVATION OF THE MATHER HOMESTEAD AS A MUSEUM FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.

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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.

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.

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.

MISSION:

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.

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.

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.

MISSION:

INSPIRE PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH NATURE EDUCATION, HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION AND STEWARDSHIP.

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.

MISSION:

THE DARIEN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR DARIEN'S YOUTH, SUPPORT TOWN SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES, ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN DARIEN, AND OTHERWISE BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF DARIEN, CONNECTICUT. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND CORPORATE DONORS WHO WISH TO SUPPORT WORTHY TOWN PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL INITIATIVES FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND OTHER LOCAL OR TOWN ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S BROAD AND DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRIVES TO APPLY A CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY IN REVIEWING GRANT REQUESTS AND HOLDING GRANT RECIPIENTS ACCOUNTABLE. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S REVENUES COME FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.

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MANAGE THE ANDREW SHAW MEMORIAL TRUST (ASMT) ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES, AND PROVIDE USE OF ITS CABIN, FACILITIES AND PROPERTY TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT QUALITY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUTH OF DARIEN. THE ASMT, A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT TRUST, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1926 TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR THE LOCAL BOY SCOUTS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES. ASMT OWNS AND OPERATES THE BOY SCOUT CABIN IN DARIEN, CT, AND IS ALSO THE CHARTERING ORGANIZATION FOR TROOP 35, TROOP 53, TROOP 219, STEM VENTURE CREW 353, PACK 55, PACK 56, PACK 155 AND PACK 161. TO KEEP OUR ASSETS SOUND, WE RELY ON THE HARD WORK OF MANY VOLUNTEERS AND THE GENEROSITY OF PRIVATE DONORS. THREE TRUSTEES AND AN OPERATING BOARD, ALL VOLUNTEERS, COMPRISED OF PARENTS AND ALUMNI FROM THE TROOPS AND PACKS, ADMINISTER THE CABIN.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

PROMOTE & SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS & NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES