The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

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 SOLICIT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS, DEVISES, OR BEQUESTS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OR BOTH FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES; AND TO MAINTAIN, USE AND APPLY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME THEREFROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF PRESERVATION OF BIG SPIRIT LAKE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

MISSION:

ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FIRE PROTECTION AND AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR FARLEY IOWA AND SURROUNDING RURAL AREA AND TO PROVIDE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MENTORING SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS.

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PUBLIC AREA MEMORIALIZING THOMAS JEFFERSON IN DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON, IOWA.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

THE WATERS EDGE NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION CREATED THIS FOUNDATION TO SOLICITAND ACCEPT GIFTS FROM PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENTOF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE KOSSUTH COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD.

MISSION:

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO PROVIDE BREAST CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR COMPREHENSIVE, QUALITY CARE FOR ALL IN THE CEDAR VALLEY AND SURRONDING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF RURAL EMPLOYMENT ALTERNATIVES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES, CLASSES AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS PROGRAMMING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND REQUIRE SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE.

MISSION:

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:

PROVIDE FIRE SUPRESSION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, AND NON PROFIT MEDICAL SERVICES TO ATALISSA, IOWA, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE GIRLS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SOFTBALL AND SPORTSMANSHIP

MISSION:

PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO THE COMMUNITY OF DYERSVILLE, IA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

MISSION:

THE EDUCATION OF CITIZENS OF THE NEEDS, PRACTICES AND APPLICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION, UPKEEP AND PRESERVATION OF A MEMORIAL HONORING ARMED FORCES VETERANS OF SOUTHEAST IOWA AND THE BENEFITS THEREBY ACCRUING TO THE COMMUNITY AND FUNDRAISING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MEMORIAL IN HONOR OF LOCAL VETERANS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

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MISSION:

COLLABORATIVELY LEAD, ADVOCATE AND INFLUENCE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PELLA AREA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOCAL LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

CEMETERY OPERATIONS INCLUDE SALE AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERY LOTS AND GRAVE MARKERS AND SERVICES RELATED TO BURIALS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP WOMEN THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE.