The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Moines

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECOTOURISM IMPACT OF THE IOWA GREAT LAKES VIA A FUNDING BASE THAT ALLOWS SWIFT, DECISIVE RESPONSES TO PRESENT AND FUTURE THREATS.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES PROPANE SAFETY EDUCATION AND SAFETY RESEARCH.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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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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IOWA'S ONLY CULTURALLY SPECIFIC CREATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPACE DEDICATED TO ASSISTING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GROWTH OF FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS IN UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES INCLUDING MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES AND BUSINESSES OWNED BY OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCING PEOPLE, ECONOMIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES.

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SUPPORT CALVIN COMMUNITY, A NON-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROVIDING NURSING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.

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ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE & PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS GAIN SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.

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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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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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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS, LOANS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND LEADERSHIP

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TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP