The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fort Lauderdale

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NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. SEE PART III.

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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 goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THIRTY-SIX CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE TWELFTH GRADE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND OPERATE IN BROWARD, DUVAL, LEON, MIAMI-DADE, ORANGE, OSCEOLA, PALM BEACH, AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES. THE SCHOOLS PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND SKILLS NEEDED TO DEVELOP SUPERIOR LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT. THEY STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY, CHALLENGING CURRICULUM. THEY PROMOTE POSITIVE MORAL AND SOCIAL VALUES, FOSTER AN ATMOSPHERE OF SELF-DISCIPLINE IN A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND MAXIMIZE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTIVITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A CHANGING GLOBAL SOCIETY.

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KEISER UNIVERSITY AND EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY ARE REGIONALLY ACCREDITED PRIVATE CAREER UNIVERSITIES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS FOR A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY IN TRADITIONAL, NONTRADITIONAL AND ONLINE DELIVERYFORMATS. THE MAIN CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN FORT LAUDERDALE, WITH CAMPUSES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND INTERNATIONALLY. THROUGH QUALITY TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH, THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT. COMMITTED TO A "STUDENTS FIRST" PHILOSOPHY, KEISER UNIVERSITY PREPARES GRADUATES FOR CAREERS IN BUSINESS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HEALTH CARE, TECHNOLOGY, HOSPITALITY, EDUCATION AND CAREER-FOCUSED STUDIES. THE MISSION OF EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION TO ADULT LEARNERS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL GROWTH. THE

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The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

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The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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(SEE SCHEDULE O) TO OFFER A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE COMPLEMENTED BY EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS AND ATHLETICS; TO DEVELOP THE CHARACTER, INDEPENDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP OF EACH STUDENT; AND TO PROVIDE A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO MEET THE GLOBAL CHALLENGES OF OUR FUTURE.

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THE FOUNDATION OPERATES SIX CHARTER SCHOOLS IN LEE COUNTY FLORIDA AND ONE CHARTER SCHOOL IN MANATEE COUNTY FLORIDA. THE SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS, PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND SKILLS NEEDED TO DEVELOP SUPERIOR LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT. THEY WILL STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY, CHALLENGING CURRICULUM. THEY WILL PROMOTE POSITIVE MORAL AND SOCIAL VALUES, FOSTER AN ATMOSPHERE OF SELF-DISCIPLINE IN A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND MAXIMIZE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTIVITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A CHANGING GLOBAL SOCIETY.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research in the area of science that studies the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it.

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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 FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO RECEIVE, HOLD, INVEST AND MAKE EXPENDITURES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. EXPENDITURES ARE PRIMARILY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAM SUPPORT, ENDOWED TEACHING CHAIRS AND CAPITAL FACILITIES FOR BROWARD COLLEGE.

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CREDIT UNION PROVIDING COMPETITIVE RATES ON LOANS AND INVESTMENTS TO MEMBERS

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THE YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA IS THE LEADING NONPROFIT COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. EVERY DAY, WE PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

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SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SERVICES.

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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 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 identify and promote laws for the protection of species of birds, animals, fish or other wildlife that are at risk of extinction; and/or which sponsor programs for breeding endangered species in captivity and releasing them to selected habitats in the wild in which they are given a better chance for survival.

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TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

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PRESERVATION OF MARINE LIFE, CONCENTRATING EFFORTS ON ENDANDERED SPECIES.TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO CLEAN BEACHES, OCEANS AND WATERWAYS.SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING ACCESS TO VESSELS USED IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.