The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

MISSION:

PROVIDE A FREE COUNTY FAIR TO EDUCATE THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE IDEAL OF SERVICE AS A BASIS OF WORTHY ENTERPRISE AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER: FIRST. THE DEVELOPMENT OF AQUAINTANCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE; SECOND. HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS; THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTHINESS OF ALL USEFUL OCCUPATIONS; AND THE DIGNIFYING OF EACH ROTARIAN'S OCCUPATION AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE SOCIETY; THIRD. THE APPLICATION OF IDEAL OF SERVICE IN EACH ROTARIAN'S PERSONAL, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY LIFE; FOURTH. THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH A WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONAS UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE.

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TO PROVIDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AS WELL AS SUMMER TIME CARE, TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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PROMOTE WORLD FELLOWSHIP THROUGH FLIGHT; PROVIDE NETWORKING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND AVIATION EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY; PRESERVE THE UNIQUE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AVIATION.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA.

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OUR MISSION AT ROOTS OF HOME IS TO PLANT SEEDS OF HOPE AND GROW STRONG FAMILIES WITHIN IOWA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. WE SEEK TO EMBRACE THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ENTERING CARE BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND PROVIDING A SAFE, FAMILY STYLE ENVIRONMENT FOR BIRTH FAMILY VISITATIONS. WE EQUIP FOSTER/KINSHIP AND REUNIFYING FAMILIES WITH NEEDED CLOTHING, BEDS, CAR SEATS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS WHEN BRIBING CHILDREN INTO THEIR HOMES. AND LASTLY WE EMPOWER TEENS AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING HOUSING AND COMMUNITY TO HELP THEM GAIN THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO SUCCESSFULLY ENTER ADULTHOOD.

MISSION:

STIMULATE DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN BLOOMFIELD, IOWA THROUGH ORGANIZATION, PROMOTION OF POSITIVE IMAGE, DESIGN (IMPROVING APPEARANCE OF DOWNTOWN), AND TO RECEIVE, ADMINISTER AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ABOVE PURPOSE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS TO CHILDREN IN MEXICO, WHO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED; CHILDEN THAT BECAUSE OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES ARE IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE PARENTS, OR FAMILY, CANNOT CARE FOR THEM. WE WANT TO CREATE A SAFE HAVEN, FEED THEM, CLOTH THEM, ATTEND TO THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS, GIVE THEM AN EDUCATION AND TEACH THEM VOCATIONAL TRADES. MORE IMPORTANTLY, WE WANT TO GIVE THSE CHILDREN THE NURTURE AND THE LOVE THAT EVERY CHILD IN THIS WORLD SHOULD HAVE.

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.]

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS, LOANS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide assistance for homeowners who need to upgrade their homes to make them attractive, safe, accessible and energy efficient.

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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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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 is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.