The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

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:

RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF FIGHTING POVERTY AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE AROUND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF EXPERIENCES FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC.

MISSION:

We could not find a description of this organization.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS HOUSING, FAMILY SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO WOMEN IN TRANSITION.

MISSION:

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HELPAGE INDIA, INC WAS FORMED TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE AID TO AND FOR THE CARE OF THE DISADVANTAGE OLDER PERSONS IN INDIA AND AROUND THE WORLD, TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENABLE THEM TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND LEAD ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVES, AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO HELPAGE INDIA, A NONPROFIT CHARITY OF INDIA REGISTED IN 1978 UNDER THE SOCIETIES' REGISTRATION ACT OF 1860.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF CLUW IS TO UNIFY ALL UNION WOMEN IN A VIABLE ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE COMMON PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS AND TO DEVELOP ACTION PROGRAMS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF OUR UNIONS TO DEAL EFFECTIVELY WITH OUR GOALS.

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 ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES EAST OF THE ANACOSTIA RIVER WHO ARE IN NEED OF POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED, SCHOOL-BASED & RE-ENTRY FOCUSED

MISSION:

TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED BROADCAST STATIONS AND TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN WHICH THEY OPERATE

MISSION:

THE ACTION FUND ADVANCES EQUITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH MEMBER ACTIVISM AND VOTER MOBILIZATION.

MISSION:

AS A LAY FRANCISCAN MISSION PROGRAM FRANCISCAN MISSION SERVICE HELPS CATHOLICS PREPARE TO SERVE ON TWO-YEAR INTERNATIONAL ONE-YEAR DOMESTIC AND 1-2 WEEK SHORT-TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES. MISSIONERS LIVE A SIMPLE LIFE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THEIR PARTNERS; THE POOR AND OPPRESSED AROUND THE WORLD

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORY OF PATRIOTISM SHOWN DURING WORLD WAR II AND SUPPORT THE NATIONAL JAPANESE AMERICAN MEMORIAL.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH.

MISSION:

SEEKS TO MAXIMIZE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF DEAF PEOPLE NEEDING SPECIAL SERVICES BY PROVIDING REFERRALS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND HOUSING

MISSION:

THE ACPA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE PRIORITIES AND ACTIVITIES OF ACPA BY RAISING FUNDS AND DEVELOPING RESOURCES THAT HELP THE ASSOCIATION FULFILL ITS MISSION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE SKILLS TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES OF UTILITY COMPANIES AND OTHERS.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE THE SUCCESS OF A RENEWABLE ERA MORE PROBABLE. TOWARD THIS END WE WILL REPORT ON AND SHARE THE STORIES OF LOCAL INNOVATORS; DISTILL AND SHARE THE LESSONS OF THEIR SUCCESSES (OR FAILURES); PROMOTE CONNECTIONS AMONG LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY, IN VIRTUAL AND REAL-WORLD VENUES; ENCOURAGE NEW JOURNALISTIC MODELS (AND TECHNOLOGIES) TO COVER LOCAL STORIES AND THEIR IMPLICATION; AND IN OTHER WAYS TO HELP NOW-DISCONNECTED INNOVATORS AND REFORMERS REALIZE THAT THEY ARE PART OF SOMETHING LARGER.

MISSION:

THE HOMELAND SECURITY AND DEFENSE BUSINESS COUNCIL IS A FORUM THAT PROMOTES AND ENHANCES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE INDUSTRIES. THE COUNCIL PRESENTS THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, THE US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. AS A MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION, THE COUNCIL DELIVERS AND PROMOTES ANALYSIS OF KEY SUBJECT ISSUES BY EXPERTS AND COORDINATES EVENTS THAT PROMOTE NETWORKING.