The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Atlanta

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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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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 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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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SHEPHERD CENTER'S MISSION STATEMENT.SHEPHERD CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY CAUSED BY INJURY OR DISEASE REBUILD THEIR LIVES WITH HOPE, INDEPENDENCE, AND DIGNITY, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR FULL INCLUSION IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE WHILE PROMOTING SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION.

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CHARITABLE ARTS ORGANIZATION TO INSPIRE, CREATE, SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE RENOWNED ARTS AND EDUCATION FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH OUR UNIQUE MODEL OF PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS.

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CARE WORKS AROUND THE GLOBE TO SAVE LIVES, DEFEAT POVERTY AND ACHIEVE SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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CHRISTIAN, INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, WHICH SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON FOR COLLEGE AND FOR LIFE THROUGH EXCELLENT EDUCATION.

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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION DESCRIPTION.THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO SUPPORT THE STATE OF GEORGIA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND ITS 26 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GEORGIANS.

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TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF WOMEN IN NINE SOUTHEASTERN STATES. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES FOR DESERVING FEMALE STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS SELECTED NURSING HOMES AND HOSPICES SERVING THE NEEDS OF ELDERLY WOMEN.

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GEORGIA AQUARIUM IS A LEADING NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO AQUATIC RESEARCH, EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL CARE, AND EDUCATION TO ENGAGE AND CULTIVATE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR WORLD OCEAN. WE DO THIS BY HELPING PEOPLE SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. WE WORK TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH ONE OF THE LARGEST VARIETIES OF AQUATIC LIFE IN THE WORLD, AND SHARE OUR GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ACROSS THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY IN EFFORTS THAT LEAD TO IMPORTANT OCEANIC DISCOVERIES. WE BELIEVE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SHOWING HOW HUMANKIND, AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THE WATERS OF THE WORLD ARE CONNECTED AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO ACTION. GEORGIA AQUARIUM IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION (AHA), THE ALLIANCE FOR MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS (AMMPA) AND THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA).

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The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.

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DISBURSE PAYMENTS TO OR ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPANTS RELATED TO DISABILITY AND SURVIVORSHIP.

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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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SUPPORT THE MISSION AND BEST INTERESTS OF GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

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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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TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY VIA ERECTING SUITABLE BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES AS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF THE INSTITUTE.

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TO PROVIDE A COOPERATIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE WORLDWIDE TO PROMOTE SAFE AND EFFICIENT AIR TRAVEL.

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THE GEORGIA TECH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FORMS THE FRONT PORCH OF THE GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (THE INSTITUTE) AND SERVES AS A GATHERING PLACE FOR STUDENTS, ALUMNI, FANS AND FRIENDS. WE PROVIDE OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC SUCCESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH. WE PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND EQUITY. THE INTEGRITY OF OUR MISSION IS ENHANCED BY OUR COMMITMENT TO ADHERENCE TO THE RULES OF THE INSTITUTE, THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE AND THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. THIS ENVIRONMENT WE CREATE ALLOWS OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS, AND CREATES ENJOYMENT FOR OUR SUPPORTERS. WE EMBRACE OUR PROUD TRADITIONS AND STRIVE TO ENHANCE THE FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES, COACHES, AND STAFF.

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COORDINATED INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM SEE SCHEDULE O.