The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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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)

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The goal of this organization is responsible for the conservation, protection, care and management of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats.

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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF MAIN STREET CHARLES CITY IS TO ADMINISTER THE MAIN STREET FOUR-POINT APPROACH OF THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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ASSIST CLINTON COUNTY IN PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF CLINTON COUNTY

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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PROVIDING ROOMS FOR HOMELESS, ASSISTING JOB FINDING, PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS OF SOME ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION.

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PROVIDE DAY CARE SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN IN AND AROUND SAC CITY, IOWA

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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 goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CLUB WHICH SUPPORTS YOUTH SERVICE AND CIVIC PROJECTS, GROUP STUDY EXCHANGES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS TO TEACHERS, FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE.

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The goal of this organization is to stimulate the economy, expand employment opportunities, encourage the establishment and growth of commerce and industry and otherwise enhance the economic development of the community.

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CAMPUS MINISTRY FOR STUDENTS OF IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNIV OF IOWA PROVIDING WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, BIBLE STUDIES, FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES AND COUNSELING TO APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS.

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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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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ACT AS SPONSOR FOR THE ROCK VALLEY ROTARY FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM WHO'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS AGE 60 AND OVER TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL OR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES CAREGIVERS AGE 60 AND OLDER FOR INFORMAL AND RESPITE CARE TO HOME BASED ELDERLY AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO VARIOUS RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.