The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF LIFE ASSET IS TO HELP ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, DC AREA, BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE THROUGH AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, THEREBY PROMOTING SELF-HELP AND SELF- RESPECT AND EXPANDING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWER INCOME RESIDENTS.

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THE PRINCIPAL TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL CONTENT INDUSTRY.LONG MISSION:TO REPRESENT THE COMMON BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY INTERESTS OF THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL CONTENT INDUSTRIES. THE INDUSTRY MARKETS ITS PRODUCTS THROUGH SEVERAL DELIVERY VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC NETWORKS, CABLE, WIRELESS, AND SATELLITE TRANSMISSION. THE INDUSTRY OPERATES IN A BORDERLESS WORLD AND THEREFORE MUST SERVE AN INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUENCY. THE CODE AND CONTENT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS SHARE PUBLIC POLICY OBJECTIVES IN STRONG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION, A FAVORABLE TAX AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ENVIRONMENT, AND A FAVORABLE INVESTMENT CLIMATE. SPECIFICALLY, SIIA SEEKS TO SERVE BUSINESSES THAT DEVELOP OR MARKET THE FOLLOWING:- TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES THE LEARNING PROCESS OR PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT IN DIGITIAL FORM- SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MARKETS

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TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN A CONSTITUENCY THAT USES THE POLITICAL PROCESS TO GUARANTEE EVERYBODY THE RIGHT TO MAKE PERSONAL DECISIONS REGARDING THE FULL RANGE OF ( SEE SCHEDULE O )

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The goal of this organization is to provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.

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DETENTION WATCH NETWORK SEEKS TO END THE CRUEL SYSTEM OF IMMIGRATION DETENTION VIA PROGRAMS OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY.

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The goal of this organization is to work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

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CLEAN WATER FUND PROMOTES CLEAN, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE WATER, EMPOWERING DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR CHANGES THAT IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, FOCUSED ON HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.

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TO FUND RETIREE MEDICAL/LIFE BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.

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TO INCREASE JOURNALISTS KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX ISSUES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM THROUGH AWARDS AND PROGRAMS.

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TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A NURSERY SCHOOL DEVELOPING THE SOCIAL, COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC SKILLS OF THE CHILD.

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YOUNG INVINCIBLES' MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF YOUNG ADULTS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR GENERATION.

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TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF GUN VIOLENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GIFFORDS WORKS TO AFFECT LEGISLATION, SHAPE THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE.

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INVESTOR PROTECTION TRUST PROVIDES INDEPENDENT, OBJECTIVE INFORMATION NEEDED BY CONSUMERS TO MAKE INFORMED INVESTMENT DECISIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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HELP AMERICANS ADDRESS THE RISK OF OUTLIVING THEIR RETIREMENT INCOME, SO THEY CAN ENJOY THEIR RETIREMENT. CREATE AWARENESS FOR THE LOOMING RETIREMENT INCOME CRISIS IN AMERICA AND ADVANCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE 64% OF AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS (80 MILLION) THAT ARE UNPROTECTED. EDUCATE AMERICANS ON HOW TO AVOID THE RISKS OF OUTLIVING THEIR SAVINGS, WITH PROTECTED LIFETIME INCOME FROM AN ANNUITY. SHIFT THE RETIREMENT PLANNING MINDSET FROM FOCUSING SOLELY ON ACCUMULATING SAVINGS TO ONE THAT INCLUDES PROTECTED INCOME. CREATE UNDERSTANDING FOR THE CRITICAL ROLE ANNUITIES PLAY IN A MODERN, COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT PORTFOLIO.

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VENTURE FORWARD IS A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION WITH A MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER THE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTOR CLASS TO ADVANCE THE INDUSTRY AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND RETURNS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO DRIVE INTERSECTIONAL DIVERSITY WITHIN THE VENTURE CAPITAL COMMUNITY.

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ANCHOR MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC. PROVIDES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN THE WASHINGTON AREA.

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MOBILIZE MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS TO FIGHT FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT REFLECT THE VALUES OF FREEDOM, FAIRNESS, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.

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THE MISSION OF THE KIWANIS FOUNDATION IS TO AID, BENEFIT, CARE FOR, MAINTAIN, PROTECT, EDUCATE, AND SUPPORT UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE KIWANIS FOUNDATION FULFILLS ITS MISSION PRINCIPALLY BY SUPPORTING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF WASHINGTON, DC/K00127.

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NBCC'S MISSION IS "TO END BREAST CANCER THROUGH THE POWER OF ACTION AND ADVOCACY."