The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Iowa

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM. IN ADDITON, THEY HELP PROVIDE INPUT INTO THE OPERATION OF THE MUSEUM.

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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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PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BELLE PLAINE IOWA GRADUATES AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOME OF THE PROGRAMS OF THE BELLE PLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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VISION FOR THE PLYWOOD TRAIL IS A SAFE AND SCENIC TRANSPORTATION LINK FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL BETWEEN PLYMOUTH AND WOODBURY COUNTIES CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES.

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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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LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE IS ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND ADOPTION SERVICES.

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TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE ARTS AND WITH EACH OTHER BY OPERATING A PERFORMING ARTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS CENTER

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TO INSPIRE THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE GOVERNMENT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GOD'S KINGDOM AND THE STRENGTHENING OF FAMILY

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR FREE TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE PELLA, IA COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION IS VOLUNTEER BASED AND RECEIVES FUNDING FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND CHURCHES.

MISSION:

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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ENGINEERING TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE ANGEL, AN STOL TWIN-ENGINE AIRPLANE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MISSIONARIES AND HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN PLACES WHERE MOST AIRCRAFT CANNONT LAND AND TAKE OFF. ALSO TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR MISSIONARIES TO PURCHASE THESE PLANES AT A REDUCED COST.

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SUPPORT WEST LIBERTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ITS PROGRAMS

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TO ASSIST YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN HELPING THEMSELVES TO A HEALTHY FUTURE. WE DO THIS BY OFFERING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS THAT MAKE USE OF YOUNG PEOPLES' TALENTS, CREATIVITY AND ENERGIES.

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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 the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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THE KALONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROMOTES THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE AREA BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE VALUE OF PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION.

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TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THROUGH A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE CORPORATION PROVIDES LIVING QUARTERS FOR THE CHAPTER MEMBERS ATTENDING IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

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CAMP SHALOM IS A CHRIST-CENTERED OUTDOOR MINISTRY: A TIME AND PLACE APART THAT ENCOURAGES GROWTH THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD, COMMUNITY AND NATURE.

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THE OAKNOLL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OAKNOLL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE TO STRENGTHEN THE OAKNOLL MISSION AND BUILD OAKNOLL'S FUTURE. THIS SUPPORT COMES IN THE FORM OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FACILITIES, ACQUISITION OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, SOCIAL EVENTS

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF MERCYONE DYERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER