The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Fort Myers

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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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LEE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. SERVES THE INTERESTS OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY IN SEVERAL NEIGHBORING COUNTIES WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WORLDWIDE PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Human Services major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.

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The goal of this organization is to provide crime and legal related services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE CREATION OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO A BROAD ARRAY OF VISUAL ART; NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE ART FORMS; SUPPORTING ARTS IN EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGING THE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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THE DIABETES EDUCATION AND CAMPING ASSOCIATION (DECA) UNITES THE WORLDWIDE DIABETES CAMPING COMMUNITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS SHARES RESOURCES TO ADVANCE PROGRAMS THAT DRAMATICALLY IMPACT PEOPLES LIVES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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CREATE A NEW ERA FOR THE PRACTICE OF MAINTENANCE, AND RELIABILITY IN THE CONTEXT OF ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC PROSPERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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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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FORT MYERS KIWANIS FOUNDATION, INC IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AIMED AT FOSTERING EDUCATION AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LOCAL YOUTH.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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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PROVIDE FOR THE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES CHARITABLE PROGRAMS. WORKING WITHE HEARTS AND HOMES FOR VETERANS

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THE GREATER FORT MYERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTS OVER 800 BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONALS, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO NETWORK WITH OTHER BUSINESSES, PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL COMMITTEE WORK, BECOME BETTER EDUCATED THROUGH VARIOUS CHAMBER- SPONSORED PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNICATE ONE-ON-ONE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. 1) STIMULATES THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SERVIES THAT SPOTLIGHT AREA BUSINESS, PROMOTES BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AND ENCOURAGES ENTREPRENEURES; 2) ADVOCATES FOR THE COMMUNITEY BY COLLABORATING WITH 7 LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE - THE SWFL ALLIANCE OF CHAMBERS- TO WORK ON TRANSPORTATION, WORKFORCE HOUSING, WATER QUALITY AND OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES.

MISSION:

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.