The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

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 ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WIDE RANGING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES OR THOSE WHO SUSPECT THEIR CHILD MAY HAVE A DISABILITY, AND PROVIDES IMPORTANT ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION FOR PARENTS FACING CHALLENGES NAVIGATING THE SPECIAL EDUCATIN SYSTEM (IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, CREOLE, AND OTHER LANGUAGES USING A LANGUAGE LINE), MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, TRAINING SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND SUBSTANTIAL CONSULTATION WITH STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN THE STATE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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 is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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SUPPORT OF A MUSEUM IN A PUBLIC LIBRARY. SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSES OF THIS ASSOCIATION ARE TO DEVISE AND EFFECT MEASURES FOR THE SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF SAID ASSOCIATION, TO PROMOTE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING AND HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS, AND TO AID THE DEVELOPMENT OF BETTER HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS A NONPROFIT NONSTOCK CORPORATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A COORDINATED NETWORK OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES AND BROADENING AND DEEPENING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 PURCHASE AND PRESERVE UNDEVELOPED WATERSHED LANDS AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELDS.

MISSION:

PURSUE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN CONNECTICUT'S AFRICAN- AMERICAN/BLACK COMMUNITIES IN AREAS SUCH AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH.

MISSION:

IS A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND MANAGES PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT FOSTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION. BEDCO WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO SERVE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC SECTOR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BRIDGEPORT ECONOMIC REGION. THE MAJORITY OF BEDCO REVENUES RESULT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF BRIDGEPORT AREA INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND RELATED ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT STUDIES. THE MAJOR SERVICES BEDCO PROVIDES ARE SITE ACQUISITION, SITE ASSEMBLY, REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTAMINATED PROPERTY, AND INFRASTUCTURE DEVELOPEMENT, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVING IMPEDIMENTS TO NEW PRIVATE INVESTMENT.

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 enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES A LARGE TRACT OF LAND FOR BURIAL WHICH ALLOWS FAMILIES TO OBTAIN INTERMENT AND PROVIDES THE TOWN WITH AN AREA IN WHICH TO CONCENTRATE BURIALS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR WORTHY BUT INDIGENT WOMEN OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

MISSION:

PRIVATE CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE.