The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

MISSION:

TO UNDERTAKE POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC POLICY TO ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS.

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TO PROMOTE INVESTIGATION IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES BY ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING INTERCHANGE OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AMONG DISCIPLINES. THE PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTS FOR ACHIEVING THIS PURPOSE SHALL BE THE PUBLICATION OF ITS JOURNAL, EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS OF THE SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY ENDOWMENT FUND AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF SECTIONAL AND NATIONAL MEETINGS.

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WIN WITHOUT WAR EDUCATION FUNDS PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND POLICY ANALYSIS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, STUDENTS AND THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.

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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.

MISSION:

THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY ACTION FUND WORKS WITH PARTNERS AND LAWMAKERS TO INFLUENCE POLICY RELATED TO PUBLIC LANDS. THIS INCLUDES PUBLIC LANDS' ROLE AS PART OF THE CLIMATE SOLUTION, THEIR IMPORTANCE IN ADDRESSING THE EXTINCTION CRISIS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL PEOPLE BEING TO ENJOY THEIR BENEFITS.

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TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND POLITICAL STRIPES TO ELEVATE THEIR VOICES AND BECOME CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE AND THE WILD PLACES THEY CALL HOME.

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PROVIDE FREE HOUSING TO RECOVERY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PHYSICAL ABUSE VICTIMS.

MISSION:

TO DISCOVER AND MEMORIALIZE THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO WADSWORTH HOUSE-SULGRAVE CLUB AND THE DUPONT CIRCLE AREA.

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THE SURETY FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO INCREASE DIVERSITY WITHIN THE SURETY AND FIDELITY INDUSTRY. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF DIVERSE IDEAS AND BACKGROUNDS THE MEMBER COMPANIES OF THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CREATED THIS 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION TO FUND AND ADMINISTER THE SURETY AND FIDELITY INDUSTRY INTERN AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS, AS WELL AS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM INITIATIVES.

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TO STRIVE TO BECOME A MODEL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT RESPECTS AND RESPONDS TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS BY PREPARING THEM FOR THE ACADEMIC RIGORS OF COLLEGE AND AS LEADERS IN THE QUEST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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THE NSTMF'S MISSION IS TO BUILD INCLUSIVE STEM COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. FUNDAMENTAL TO THESE COMMUNITIES ARE THE SIGNIFICANT, INSPIRATIONAL CONNECTIONS WE FOSTER BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM AND TODAYS DIVERSE GENERATION OF COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. TOGETHER THEY WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR A MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. OUR VISION IS TO BE A DRIVING FORCE IN CREATING A WORLD IN WHICH THE DIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY IS REFLECTED IN THE RECIPIENTS OF ALL PRESTIGIOUS STEM HONORS, INCLUDING FUTURE LAUREATE CLASSES OF THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE AND THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.

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GLOBAL NETWORK THAT INSPIRES BOLD LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH, AND SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE WOMEN IN STEM

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THE COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION PROMOTION IS A BIPARTISAN COALITION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING STRONG AND EFFECTIVE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS THAT DRIVE INNOVATION, BOOST ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, AND IMPROVE LIVES ELSEWHERE.

MISSION:

FREEDOM NOW PROTECTS INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES FROM GOVERNMENT REPRESSION AND DEFENDS HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL SUPPORT, TARGETED HIGH-LEVERAGE ADVOCACY, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING ANALYSIS AND ASSISTANCE.

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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 WATER FINANCE EXCHANGE'S (WFX) OBJECTIVE IS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE FUNDING SOLUTIONS IN THE US WATER, WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER SYSTEMS, WITH EMPHASIS ON RURAL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.

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EXTEND KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH IN HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY.

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ESTABLISHED IN 2013 AS THE 501(C)(4) AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC), THE NILC IMMIGRANT JUSTICE FUND'S (IJF) MISSION IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING IMMIGRANT POWER AND ADVANCING EFFECTIVE AND FAIR IMMIGRATION POLICY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS. THE IJF RELIES ON ITS EXTENSIVE CONNECTIONS WITH ADVOCACY GROUPS NATIONWIDE, ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT IMMIGRANTS' DAILY LIVES, AND DISTINCTIVE USE OF POLICY, LEGAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS ADVOCATES HAVE A POWERFUL IMPACT ON THE SHAPE AND NATURE OF IMMIGRATION REFORM POLICIES THAT COME UNDER CONSIDERATION IN CONGRESS AND IN STATES AND LOCALITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.