The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Moines

MISSION:

ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS INFORMATION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS IN IOWA AND TO MONITOR AND INTRODUCE LEGISLATION IN THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

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TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT DISTANCE LEARNING AT ALL LEVELS THROUGH PROVIDING INFOMRATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

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TO EDUCATE AND INFORM IOWANS ABOUT SOUND FISCAL POLICY; PROVIDE NON- PARTISAN RESEARCH ON TAX AND SPENDING POLICIES; & ADVOCATE FOR RATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY

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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 operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of support for individuals or groups who want to establish or expand the operation of a small business enterprise or venture.

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TO PROVIDE QUALIFY CHILDCARE FOR MINORITY AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES

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TO REPRESENT AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY THROUGH EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide, on an outpatient basis, a combination of treatment and education services to restore maximum functioning, a sense of well-being and a personally satisfying level of independence for individuals who have temporary or permanent disabilities.

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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF DES MOINES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

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TO ENDEAVOR TO SERVE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER WHEREVER THERE MAY BE A NEED WE ARE CAPABLE OF FULFILLING BY CONTRIBUTING OUR SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE CARE AND CONCERNS OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER.

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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 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, UNITES FATERNALLY IN THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY, TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND EQAULITY, TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIRABLE BY LESSENING ITS ILLS, AND BY PROMOTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, GLADNESS, AND HOPE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO VARIOUS DEMOGRAPHICS WITHIN THE GREATER DES MOINES AREA. THIS INCLUDES LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO EQUIP VARIOUS NONPROFIT, CIVIC AND GOVERNMENTAL BOARD VOLUNTEERS, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY.

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OPERATING LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP, ORGANIZE, AND PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT IN THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INVESTOR-OWNED PUBLIC UTILITIES WITH FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF IOWA.

MISSION:

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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TO CHANNEL INDIVIDUAL ACTION INTO A RESPONSIBLE, POWERFULLY ORGANIZED FORCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD.

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EMPOWER TANZANIA, INC. WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RURAL TANZANIANS TO DEVELOP MODELS THAT SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND RESILIENCE OF RURAL AREAS THROUGH HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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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)