The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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THE MISSION IS TO ADVISE, SUPPORT AND OVERSEE THE CONTINUED ARTISTIC QUALITY AND IMPACT OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for high school students from foreign countries to live with an approved family in the United States and attend an American high school for one semester or one year in exchange for American students living and attending school in their country during the same period of time.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform primarily ballet.

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The goal of this organization is to select, train and manage athletes who represent the U.S. internationally.

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THE RAINEY CENTER FREEDOM PROJECT IS THE ADVOCACY PARTNER OF THE JOSEPH RAINEY CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY, A PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY ADVANCING FREEDOM, EQUALITY, AND A MORE PERFECT UNION WHERE THE AMERICAN DREAM IS FOR EVERYONE.

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MAXCEN HOUSING SOCIETY INC., DC BRANCH WORKING IN HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHOUT PECUNIARY PROFIT, EITHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, TO ITS MEMBERS. MHSDC OFFERS FREE ONLINE AND FORMAL TUTORING ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES AND WORKS TO CREATE AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING RELATED TO YOUTH, ADULT FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, HOME BUYER EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND JOB TRAINING FOR LOW- INCOME FAMILIES

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY; TO ENSURE SOUND, EQUITABLE REGULATORY AND BUDGETARY PROCESSES AND POLICIES; AND TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN OUR DEMOCRACY.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, TRAIN TRAINERS AND PARTICIPANTS IN AN INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF WOMEN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR AND AFRICAN DESCENT. THE MAIN PRODUCT FOR THIS WORK IS THE PRIME TIME SISTER CIRCLES (PTSC) WHICH FOCUSES ON CHANGING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN ON THEIR HEALTH IN MIDLIFE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SKILLS AND TOOLS TO APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO CHANGE HABITS OF DISEASE INTO HABITS OF HEALTH.

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TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AND THE MEDIA ABOUT BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY LIVING RESIDENTIAL, IN-HOME SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, COMPANION CARE, AND CLINICAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, HOUSING WAS PROVIDED FOR YOUTH (AGES 18-24) EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.