The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO BE USED BY VARIOUS NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE GREATER LE MARS AREA FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS OF THE AREA.

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PROMOTE RURAL HOUSING AND THE GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY BY ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, REHABILITATION, AND/OR OPERATING HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ELIGIBLE OCCUPANTS.

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THE MISSION OF THE GRINNELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL IS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING CREATIVE EXPRESSION.

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THE MISSION OF THE LAKES AREA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IS TO CREATE, NURTURE, AND SUSTAIN ICE-RELATED SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS THAT TEACH AND IMPROVE SKILLS; FOSTER SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND ENJOYMENT; AND IMPROVE FITNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE AND MEET THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS THROUGHT THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to operate health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

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TO CREATE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURE, FARM FAMILIES THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are men who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects.

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ALL ACTIVITIES USUALLY PROVIDED BY A RURAL COUNTY FAIR TO SERVE THE EDUCATION, PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND GROUWTH NEEDS OF CITIZENS AND PRIMARILY RURAL NEEDS.

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THE MISSION OF IOWA HILLEL IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF JEWISH STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, SO THEY MAY ENRICH THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE WORLD. IOWA HILLEL ENVISIONS A WORLD FOR OUR STUDENTS WHERE THEY FIND A COMMUNITY HERE AT IOWA AND A PLACE TO CREATE OR EXPLORE THEIR CONNECTION TO JUDAISM IN A WAY THAT IS MEANINGFUL FOR THEM THAT LASTS FAR BEYOND THEIR YEARS AT SCHOOL.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CENTRAL IOWA, INC. WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD AND PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES WITH GOD'S PEOPLE IN NEED BY BUILDING HOUSES, SO THAT THERE ARE DECENT HOUSES IN DECENT COMMUNITIES IN WHICH GOD'S PEOPLE CAN LIVE AND GROW INTO ALL THAT GOD INTENDED.

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TO CREATE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURE, FARM FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 THROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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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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PROACTIVE COMMUNITY BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTION & IMPROVEMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL, RETAIL & BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF THE COMMUNITY IN OSKALOOSA & MAHASKA COUNTY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING UNITS TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. THERE ARE CURRRENTLY 16 ASSISTED LIVING LOW COST HOUSING UNITS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HELP WITH EVERYDAY TASKS. THE REMAINING 44 UNITS ARE LOW COST.

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ECA'S MISSION, AS APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE ELEVATOR INDUSTRY BY OBTAINING UNIFORMITY, HARMONY AND CERTAINTY IN THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY: (A) PROMOTING THE FULFILLMENT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO WITH LABOR ORGANIZATIONS; (B) PREVENTING STRIKES, LABOR DISPUTES AND INDUSTRIAL STRIFE AND, WHEN NECESSARY, PROMOTING THE SETTLEMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES; (C. ASSISTING IN ADMMISTRATION OF GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS; (D) CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS IN THE INTEREST OF PROMOTING INDUSTRIAL HARMONY AND THE SETTLEMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES; (E) COOPERATING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN MATTERS OF COMMON INTEREST AND FOR PROPER PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.

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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 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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TO PROVIDE BENEFITS AND SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS, INCLUDING WORKING UNDER A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT PROVIDING BETTER PAY, BETTER HEALTH AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS, JOB SECURITY AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.