The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Des Moines

MISSION:

TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE SALES & SERVICE INDUSTRY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW RENT HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND/OR HANDICAPPED.

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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 MISSION OF THE WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO BELONG, CONNECT, AND ACHIEVE.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOUSING AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG MEN.

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FAITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS "SERVING CONTRIBUTORS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY CARE ABOUT, TO ACHIEVE THEIR STEWARDSHIP OBJECTIVE WITH EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS SERVANTS OF JESUS CHRIST."

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:

TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE THE CONTRACTING AND CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS IN THE DES MOINES, IOWA AREA.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION, ADVANCEMENT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING OF THE INDUSTRY, FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND COMFORT OF SOCIETY.

MISSION:

MAINTAIN HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSES.

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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.]

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:

PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE WEST DES MOINES LIBRARY

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:

PROVIDE FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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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 Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief major group area.

MISSION:

TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL IOWA THROUGH SKILLS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

HELPING THOSE WITH ADDICTIONS BUILD BRIDGES TO THE NEXT STAGES OF THEIR LIVES.