The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

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CONDUCT NONPARTISAN PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to protect the rights of people guaranteed by the Constitution and promote the passage of laws or other social measures that extend individual rights or more effectively protect them.

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THE ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE ACTION CAMPAIGN (AFJAC) PROMOTES A NATIONAL CONVERSATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COURTS WITH A GOAL OF ADVANCING CORE CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES, PRESERVING HUMAN RIGHTS, SECURING UNFETTERED ACCESS TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM, AND GUARANTEEING THE EVEN-HANDED ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR ALL. AFJAC ALSO SERVES AS THE NATION'S LEADING RESOURCE ON THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR 501(C)(4) NONPROFIT ADVOCACY EFFORTS.

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DEDICATED TO FINDING LASTING SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS ON THE STREETS OF GEORGETOWN.

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ATA ACTION IS WORKING TO ENSURE TEMPORARY FLEXIBILITIES PUT IN PLACE DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY LAST AT LEAST THROUGH 2023, AVOIDING A TELEHEALTH CLIFF WHILE WORKING TO MAKE POLICIES PERMANENT.

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TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATION OF THE AMERICAN DREAM IN THE NORTHERN TRIANGLE (HONDURAS, GUATEMALA & EL SALVADOR) THROUGH THE GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE JOBS.

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SUPPORT STUDENTS AGES 6-18 WITH THEIR CREATIVE AND EXPOSITORY WRITING SKILLS.

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ENGINE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON HIGHTECH ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS

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TO ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION.

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WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL TRADE FOUNDATION (WITF) IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ITS SISTER ORGANIZATION, THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION (WITA) AND WITAS MISSION OF EDUCATING THE TRADE COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TRADE AND RELATED ISUES.

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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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WE WORK TO INSTILL IN OUR STUDENTS A SENSE OF CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND TO GIVE THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ACT ON THOSE PRINCIPLES.

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STREET CHILD PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SAFETY FOR THE WORLD'S POOREST AND MOST MARGINALIZED CHILDREN LIVING IN THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST PLACES. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS SAFE, IN SCHOOL AND LEARNING.

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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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THE PEN/FAULKNER FOUNDATION CELEBRATES LITERATURE AND FOSTERS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN READERS AND WRITERS TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES.

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WASHINGTON ENGLISH CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS TO ADULT IMMIGRANTS USING VOLUNTEERS.

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GLOBAL ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH COUNTRIES AND PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO REDUCE THE GLOBAL HARM FROM GUNS BY USING LITIGATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS STRATEGIES TO REFORM DANGEROUS GUN INDUSTRY PRACTICES.

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TO FUND AND CONDUCT HUMANITIES-BASED CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITHIN D.C.

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THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN GAS FOUNDATION IS TO BE AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE OF INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT PUBLIC POLICY, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON NATURAL GAS.

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JMG'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS SOCIETAL CHALLENGES FACING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A FORUM FOR SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND VARIOUS FORMS OF MASS MEDIA. ITS PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF MENTORING, DIVERSION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE COACHING, STEAM, AND LISTEN TO OUR VOICES.