The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

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THE PRIMARY GOAL OF DMSF IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH AND EVERY SWIMMER PARTICIPATING IN THE DMSF SWIMMING PROGRAMS TO PROGRESS TO THE HIGHEST COMPETITIVE LEVEL HE OR SHE IS CAPABLE OF AND OR DESIRES TO ACHIEVE. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THERE ARE TWO ESSENTIAL FOCUSES. ONE FOCUS IS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENTED SWIMMERS WITH THE DESIRE AND DEDICATION TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND IS TO OFFER ENTRY LEVEL, EASY ENTRY-EASY EXIT SWIMMING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE YOUNG SWIMMERS WHO ARE CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE FOUR BASIC STROKES WITH SOME DEGREE OF RACING TECHNIQUE, AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE A LOW PRESSURE, COMPETITIVE REWARD. IN BETWEEN THESE TWO FOCUSES DMSF OFFERS TRANSITION FROM ONE LEVEL OF COMPETITION TO THE NEXT.

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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 protect the nations forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion, air pollution and other destructive forces.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention 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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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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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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REBUILDING TOGETHER SERVES THE GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY BY HELPING LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY, US VETERAN AND/OR DISABLED HOMEOWNERS WITH CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR ACCESSIBILTY, STRIVING TO MAKE HOMES SAFE AND HEALTHY FOR MORE THAN 250 FAMILIES EVERY YEAR.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees and other forms of assistance to support the development and growth of a wide variety of business establishments in the community.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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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 is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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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 develop leadership skills and good citizenship practices in youngsters who are interested in service to others.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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SERVE LOCAL, DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUENTS BY FOSTERING APPRECIATION FOR CHAMBER MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT IN EFFECT IN THE STATE OF IOWA.

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