The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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THE COALITION OF URBAN SERVING UNIVERSITIES (USU) WORKS TO ADVANCE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGHOUT THEIR INSTITUTIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE THE VOICES OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS TO PROTECT THE HUMANPOWERED OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCE AND CONSERVE AMERICAS PUBLIC LANDS.

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TO OFFER SERVICES TO WOMEN IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE INFECTED AND AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS.

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THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON DC POLICE FOUNDATION IS TO BRING TOGETHER BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, CIVIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND RESOURCES TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT (MPD). OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE WASHINGTON, DC A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT FOR EVERYONE.

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The goal of this organization is to operate community-based residential facilities which allow adult and juvenile offenders with satisfactory behavior to transition back to the community during the last months of their sentences or which provide congregate living arrangements and supportive services for ex-offenders to help them successfully reenter the community and become self-sufficient. These facilities are known as work release centers, prerelease centers, rehabilitation centers and group homes for juvenile offenders or status offenders.

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CREATIVE LADDER'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO MAKE CREATIVE CAREERS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO LEARN ABOUT CREATIVE CAREERS AND OFFERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AMONG OTHER PROGRAMS.

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TO COORDINATE AND ASSIST IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES OF THE COALITION UNIONS, AND PROMOTE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KAISER PERMANENTE AND THE UNIONS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Employment, Job Related major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON SOCIETY (AHS) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE ON BASIC PRINCIPLES AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN FOREIGN, ECONOMIC, AND NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY.

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THE HILL PRESCHOOL PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTS PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN TO LEARN THROUGH CREATIVE CURRICULUM AND THEME-BASED INSTRUCTION, PLAY AND SOCIALIZATION.

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THE GLOBAL FAIRNESS INITIATIVE PROMOTES A MORE EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLDS' WORKING POOR BY ADVANCING FAIR WAGES, EQUAL ACCESS TO MARKETS, AND BALANCED PUBLIC POLICY TO GENERATE OPPORTUNITY AND END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.

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TO INSPIRE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION WITH MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION - SEE SCHEDULE O

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AMERICAN ACTION FORUM IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION.

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PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS FOSTERING FAIR AND ACCURATE COVERAGE OF LGBTQ ISSUES IN THE MEDIA.

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TO CONDUCT AND SPONSOR STUDY AND RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED FIELDS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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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.

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KID POWER INSPIRES YOUTH LEADERSHIP BY PROMOTING ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. KID POWER IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERING A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH TO HELPING UNDERSERVED DC STUDENTS GROW AND BECOME ENGAGED LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. KID POWER HELPS YOUTH SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, EMPOWERS THEM TO BECOME ENGAGED LEADERS AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO MAKE HEALTHY LIVING CHOICES. KID POWER STUDENTS WORK EVERY DAY TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER DISTRICT.