The Nonprofit Ecosystem in West Des Moines

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TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF MEMBER FACILITIES OF IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION WHO ARE FUTHERING THEIR HEALTH CARE EDUCATION.

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THIS ORGANIZATION IS A HYBRID CLASSICAL HOMESCHOOL COOPERATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES IN THE INSTRUCTION OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN IN A CLASSICAL MANNER.

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SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA.

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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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IRIS, INC WAS ESTABLISHED BY FORMER IOWA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOB ANDERSON IN 1993. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE BY CONNECTING IOWA TO COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. IRIS CONDUCTS MANY PROGRAMS WHICH BRING STUDENTS, JOURNALISTS, BUSINESS PEOPLE, EDUCATORS, AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS FROM AFRICA, CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND ASIA TO IOWA. WHILE IN IOWA, THE INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS STAY WITH IOWA FAMILIES, STUDY IN IOWA SCHOOLS, INTERN IN IOWA BUSINESSES, AND BECOME INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. WHEN THEY RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, THEY TAKE WITH THEM NEW IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE ADVANCEMENT. THEY ALSO RETURN HOME WITH NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICANS AND OUR DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE. IRIS ALSO LINKS IOWANS TO THE WORLD BY FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ARRANGING FOR TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IOWANS. ALMOST ALL HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.

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TO PROMOTE SPEECH TRAINING IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IOWA.

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HELPING MEMBERS PRACTICE OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND PRESERVE THE PROFESSION

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

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TO EDUCATE AND INFORM IOWANS AT THE GRASS ROOTS LEVEL ABOUT TIMELY ISSUES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mutual/ Membership Benefit Organizations, Other major group area.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT LIFE ISSUES THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, BOOTH AT THE STATE FAIR, AND OTHER MEANS.

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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 DEVELOP NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STANDARDS; AND TO SUPPORT THOSE STANDARDS THROUGH EDUCATION, AUDITING, AND CERTIFICATION OF SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.