The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Florida

MISSION:

MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF ALL CHILDREN IN OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY. VISITORS OF ALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY TOGETHER, LEARN, IMAGINE, AND CREATE. THE MUSEUM OFFERS INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND LEARNING MATERIALS RELATED TO ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND COMMUNICATION. MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALL CHILDREN BY FOSTERING A LOVE OF LEARNING AND ENABLING CHILDREN TO REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

MISSION:

UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY FIGHTS FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPY AMONG THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING TO GIFTED DANCERS AND TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS. TO SET THE STANDARD FOR DANCE TRAINING IN THE UNITED STATES BY PRODUCING DANCERS WHOSE ARTISTIC QUALIFICATIONS MAKE THEM SUPERIOR CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT BY PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANIES, AND WHO ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OFFER THEM THE OPTION OF PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. HARD ALSO SEEKS TO FURTHER ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF SOUTH FLORIDA BY PRESENTING HIGH-QUALITY STUDENT PERFORMANCES FOR THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EACH MEMBER AND THEIR FAMILY WITH A PREMIER GOLF, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL FACILITY.

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT THE SERVICE, TEACHING AND RESEARCH MISSION AND GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND ITS J. HILLIS MILLER HEALTH CENTER AND THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, ALL AS DETERMINED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND IT SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR PECUNIARY PROFIT.

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND ADMINISTER ENDOWMENTS TO SUPPORT 501(C)(3) CHARITIES.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND LEARNING-RELATED DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION IN A STIMULATING, LOW-THREAT LEARNING ENVIROMENT.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED, REGULATED AND ASSISTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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.

MISSION:

KINNERET, INC. IS THE OWNER OF AN APARTMENT COMPLEX WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY.

MISSION:

TO OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO SUCCEED AND GROW ACADEMICALLY BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND ACCOMMODATING DIFFERENT

MISSION:

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AREA WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A HOUSING NEED, HAVE THE ABILITY TO REPAY A MORTGAGE, AND HAVE THE WILLINGNESS TO VOLUNTEER 200 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO THE PROJECT. THESE HOUSES ARE CONSTRUCTED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEER LABOR.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES TO THE VNA IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE INNOVATIVE CARE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL STATUS.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT FUNCTION IS THE GENERAL OPERATIONS,CONSTRUCTION EXPANSION, MANAGING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CONNECTED WITH PROVIDING LOW COST HOUSING TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES ESPECIALLY MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARM WORKERS IN FLORIDA.

MISSION:

TO UNDERTAKE THE OWNERSHIP, FINANCING, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN PARTNERS UP WITH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. ESCAMBIA COMMUNITY CLINICS, INC. IS COMMITTED TO ASSURING ACCESS TO CARE FOR THE MEDICALLY NEEDY, UNDER INSURED, UNINSURED, AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. ESCAMBIA COMMUNITY CLINICS, INC. SHALL ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE CARE WITH COMPASSION, DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR EACH PERSON REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICES.

MISSION:

THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S CORE MISSION IS TO GRADUATE STUDENTS PREPARED FOR WORK, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP. RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT INSTRUCTION, MEETING INDIVIDUAL CAREER GOALS AND ENABLING STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A DIVERSE AND CHANGING WORKFORCE IS USED TO ACHIEVE THIS END. THE EFFORTS OF A HIGHLY SKILLED AND DEDICATED STAFF IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNIQUELY SUITED TO STUDENT SUCCESS HAS PRODUCED AN "A" SCHOOL GRADE AND A 96 PERCENT GRADUATION RATE. STAFF INSTILLS IN STUDENTS A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING TO REMAIN ABREAST OF WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY AS PART OF THE TOTAL EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. THE COMMUNITY ENJOYS THE INATE BENEFITS AFFORDED BY CHARTER SCHOOL AS IT PRODUCES THE AVAILABILITY OF A HIGHLY SKILLED ENTRY-LEVEL WORKFORCE AS WELL AS PROVIDING ONGOING ADULT TRAINING TO MAINTAIN SKILLS CONCURRENT WITH INDUSTRY DEMANDS.