The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Des Moines

MISSION:

PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING FUNERAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AND EDUCATION IN THE FUNERAL SERVICE INDUSTRY.

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THE IOWA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION IS A STATEWIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS.

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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 PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF LIFE, SICK, ACCIDENT AND OTHER PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS OFFERED UNDER THE PLAN TO THE PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS THROUGH INSURANCE AND OTHER QUALIFYING BENEFITS.

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A PROFESSIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION SERVING THE LONG-TERM CARE PROFESSION IN THE STATE OF IOWA.

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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 THE WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES WHICH PERTAIN TO PREVENTION, CARE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND SIMILAR DISABILITIES.

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.

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TO PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES TO ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS

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TO INSPIRE AND TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND CELEBRATE THEHUMAN SPIRIT AND HONOR DIVERSITY AMONG US.

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TO PROMOTE A BUSINESS AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS OUR MEMBERS TO SUCCEED IN SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CUSTOMERS WITH THE BEST COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

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The goal of this organization are the learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area.

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THE IOWA CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BY CHAMPIONING THE CREDIT UNION PHILOSOPHY OF "PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE."

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TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL CAMPING PROGRAM FOR IOWA'S YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 17 WHO HAVE DIABETES THAT PROMOTES DIABETES MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE FOR CONTROLLING DIABETES.

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HELP PETS AND PET OWNERS IN NEED. ADOPT OUT HOMELESS PETS TO NEW FAMILIES

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.

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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 IOWA CONSTRUCTION CAREER INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AWARENESS OF VARIOUS CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AVAILABLE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

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OX BUILDING CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AS A DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION AND DEVOTES ITS NET EARNINGS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FRATERNAL PURPOSES.

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The goal of this organization is to offer new or second-hand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods.