The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Darien

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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:

PROVIDE STIMULATING AND REWARDING ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN.

MISSION:

DARIEN ARTS CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, PROMOTING AND PROVIDING MEANS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND APPRECIATION IN DANCE, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND THEATER FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

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 MISSION OF THE COUNCIL OF DARIEN SCHOOL PARENTS IS TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE WELFARE OF STUDENTS, STAFF, AND SCHOOLS IN DARIEN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AND EFFECTIVE COOPERATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, BY INCREASING THE AWARENESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS ABOUT ISSUES AND TRENDS WHICH AFFECT THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, AND BY ACTING AS A MEDIUM THROUGH WHICH PARENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS MAY COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES AND ASSISTS IN PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ITEMS AND EVENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF THE STUDENTS, STAFF, AND SCHOOL AS A WHOLE.

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:

TO PROVIDE MEETING FACILITIES AND RELATED ITEMS FOR OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE SPORTS EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR YOUTH AND LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY SUPPORTING PROJECTS TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN ATHLETIC FIELDS AND FACILITIES THAT ARE WITHIN THE CARE, CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN THE TOWN OF DARIEN, CT.

MISSION:

THE NOROTON HEIGHTS DEPOT IS A TEEN CENTER WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPERVISED, DRUG-FREE AND ALCOHOL-FREE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH CAN GATHER AND SOCIALIZE. THROUGH ITS OWN STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND RECREATIONAL INTER- FACE WITH OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE HIGH SCHOOL. THE DEPOT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

THE YWCA DARIEN/NORWALK IS DEDICATED TO GIVING WOMEN THE SUPPORT AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, BE CONFIDENT IN THEIR CHOICES AND RAISE HEALTHY FAMILIES. OUR NATIONAL (UNDERLYING) MISSION, ELIMINATING RACISM AND EMPOWERING WOMEN, TRANSLATES LOCALLY INTO A VISION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT FOR ALL WOMEN AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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DEDICATED TO HELPING FAMILIES OF PREMATURE INFANTS IN FAIRFIELD AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES, CONNECTICUT BY PROVIDING SUPPORT.

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 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 is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

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:

FORM 990 PART III, LINE 1 "HELPING DARIEN SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, COMFORTABLY AND WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND THE COMMUNITY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE."